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2017 Map of Rosebud

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rosebud
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rosebud and its surrounding prairie landscape are documented in this 2017 survey, showing the intricate network of watercourses and tribal roads in Todd County. The settlement is centered near the confluence of Wigwam Cr and Rosebud Cr, with community infrastructure clearly marked along streets like Sitting Bear St and Fairgrounds St. To the northwest, the Spotted Tail Cem provides a significant touchstone for genealogical research, while nearby Rosebud Butte anchors the local topography.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, from the larger Rosebud Lake and Indian Scout Lake to the various branches of the Soldier Cr system. The map details the transition from the concentrated housing and administrative roads of the town to the more open drainage basins of the E Br Rosebud Cr and W Br Rosebud Cr, illustrating the relationship between the built environment and the natural hydrology of the plains.