2017 Map of Promise

About this map

The Missouri River breaks of Lake Oahe define the landscape of this Dewey County survey, where the small settlement of Promise sits on a high terrace overlooking the water. The area is characterized by a complex network of drainage basins, including Virgin Cr, Beaver Cr, and Du Charme Cr, which cut through the undulating prairie to meet the lake. These watercourses create a distinct topography of ridges and draws that have influenced local movement for generations, now traced by Promise RD and various Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like BIA Hwy 4. Genealogists and local historians will find the Promise Cem clearly marked west of the main cluster of homes, serving as a significant point of reference for the community. The map illustrates the contemporary configuration of the shoreline, capturing the way the impounded water follows the winding valleys of Tom Hill Cr and Marshall Cr.