1960 Map of Quinn Table SE

About this map

Badlands National Monument defines the rugged topography of this landscape, where deep erosional basins are separated by high, narrow divides. The drainage patterns of Sage Creek have carved out the Sage Creek Basin, while the Tyree Basin and Conata Basin show the dramatic transition between high plateau tables and lower prairie flats. A single Grave is marked north of Sage Creek Pass, a quiet reminder of early life in this demanding environment before it was formally protected. These natural features, along with the location of Imlay, provide a look at the Pennington County terrain as it was recorded during the 1956 aerial surveys and subsequent 1960 field checks. The map also traces intricate fence and field lines, documenting the boundaries of land use at the edge of the national monument.