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1967 Map of Pine Ridge

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pine Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

White Clay Creek meanders through this portion of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Boundary, serving as a central geographic feature near the South Dakota-Nebraska border. The settlement of Pine Ridge serves as a primary hub of activity, anchored by the Oglala Sch and the nearby Oglala-Sioux Sundance Arena. The landscape transition from the creek valley to the surrounding uplands is dotted with community landmarks like the Holy Cross Cem and the Golf Course.

Further north along the creek, the Holy Rosary Sch and an associated Cem reflect the mission-driven educational and social infrastructure of the mid-20th century. The area's logistical and recreational needs are visible through the inclusion of the Pine Ridge Landing Field and Three Moccasin Park. Water management is prominent, indicated by multiple Sewage Disposal Ponds and the containment of Wolf Creek Lake to the east.