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1974 Map of Pine Spring

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Jumpoff dominates this Harding County landscape, where the dramatic escarpment of Jumpoff Divide splits the high plains drainage. This mid-1970s survey reveals a ranching environment defined by intermittent water sources and carefully managed catchment systems, such as Cundy Reservoir. The network of seasonal waterways including Antelope Creek, Buffalo Springs Creek, and Ash Creek illustrates the importance of riparian corridors in the semi-arid west. Grounded in the source labels, the map shows evidence of resource exploration with a Prospect located near Graves. The distribution of named water points like Buffalo Springs, Pine Spring, and various unnamed Springs highlights the critical infrastructure required for livestock and human settlement in this part of South Dakota. Fence lines marked across the township and range grid emphasize the transition from open range to documented land management during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1974
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain