1972 Map of Pretty Rock Butte SE

About this map

The Standing Rock Indian Reservation Boundary defines the southern landscape of this 1970s survey, marking a significant jurisdictional line that follows the winding course of Cedar Creek. The terrain is characterized by the upland buttes of Pretty Rock and Howe, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages including Brushy Creek and Alkali Creek. The confluence of multiple waterways is prominent here, as Turtle Creek joins larger streams along the Grant Co Sioux Co line. A technical footprint is noted at the Gaging Station (BR 2176) on the riverbank, providing a specific point of interest for hydrologic history. The map illustrates a largely open, rural territory where land divisions and natural watercourses dictate the human geography of the Missouri Plateau region.