1969 Map of Reva NW

About this map

Big Two Top Butte and Little Two Top Butte dominate the northern horizon of this Harding County landscape, serving as prominent landmarks for the network of drainages that define the local geography. The area is characterized by a complex system of seasonal and perennial waterways, most notably the South Fork Grand River which meanders through the central portion of the sheet. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals a territory shaped by ranching and traditional land use, where family-named and descriptive features like Eggland Creek and Prairie Dog Creek mark the open range. Smaller tributaries such as Turtle Creek, Skull Creek, and Horse Creek converge toward the river valley, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the western Dakotas. The map provides a precise record of the section lines, unimproved roads, and fence lines that partitioned this part of the plains in the late 1960s.