1955 Map of Rattlesnake Lake NE

About this map

Cherry Creek meanders through the southern half of this mid-century survey, creating a lush corridor across the Ziebach County landscape. This 1955 field-checked study, conducted as part of the Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, documents a vast expanse of unpopulated terrain defined by deep drainage systems and high plateaus. Significant topographical relief is visible where Straighthead Draw and Horn Draw cut through the central sections toward the main waterway. To the north, the headwaters of Little Cottonwood Creek and its East Fork define the watershed, while Little Dog Draw marks the western boundary. The map provides a precise record of the land before significant modern alterations, showing the intricate network of natural draws and benchmarks that guided early mid-century resource planning in South Dakota.