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1951 Map of Promise, 1987 Print
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1951 Map of Promise

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The settlement of Promise and the surrounding landscape of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation are documented here during a period of significant hydrological change. The wide, meandering course of the Moreau River dominates the northern terrain, where it meets the rising waters of Lake Oahe. This 1950s survey, with later photorevisions, captures the intersection of traditional river geography and the massive Missouri River Basin development projects that altered the South Dakota landscape. Tributaries such as Laundreaux Creek, Tom Hill Creek, and Ducharme Creek drain the dissected uplands into the river valley. The map also traces a dismantled rail line that once served the community of Promise, offering a look at the region's evolving transportation infrastructure and the impact of the reservoir on local settlements.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain