1985 Map of Pine Ridge

About this map

The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation dominates this mid-1980s topographic landscape, stretching from the edge of Badlands National Park south to the Nebraska state line. This survey provides a clear view of the Oglala Lakota heartland during a period of established community infrastructure, connecting settlements like Kyle, Manderson, and Porcupine via a network of secondary roads and tribal routes. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from the flat elevations of Cuny Table and Red Dog Table to the intricate drainages of the White River and Wounded Knee Creek. Significant local landmarks include Lookout Porcupine Butte and Oglala Lake, while the southern border area features smaller rural hubs such as Batesland and Wakpamni near the Nebraska border with Shannon and Dawes Counties.