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1985 Map of Pine Ridge

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Pine Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation spans this 1985 planimetric survey, documenting the intricate network of creek drainages and community hubs across the Oglala Lakota landscape. The map centers on the major drainages of Wounded Knee Creek and Porcupine Creek as they flow north toward the White River. Named communities such as Manderson, Porcupine, and Oglala are situated along these waterways, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the natural geography of the region.

In the northern reaches, the transition to the striking terrain of Badlands National Park is marked by distinctive landforms like Red Dog Table and Chimney Butte. The map also captures smaller, family-named landmarks such as Iron Cloud Spring and Iron Cloud Canyon, which provide essential context for local history and genealogy. From the agency seat at Pine Ridge to the outlying reaches of Batesland and Kyle, this survey offers a clear view of the road systems and topographical features that define the area's rural character.