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1982 Map of Provo

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Provo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Provo and the nearby community of Igloo sit at the intersection of ranching life and mid-century logistical infrastructure in the southwestern corner of South Dakota. The landscape is defined by the open expanses of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland and the Cottonwood Plains Valley, where drainage systems like Coal Creek and Softwater Creek carve through the terrain. The presence of the Provo National Guard Camp and a dedicated Landing Strip underscores the area's strategic utility during the late 20th century.

Transportation is anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad line, which skirts the valley floor near established family holdings such as Trotter Ranch and Henderson Ranch. The map also identifies the Provo Astronomic site, reflecting precise surveying work in this part of Fall River County. Together, these features show a sparsely populated but highly organized territory where water sources like Cow Creek dictated the placement of early homesteads.