1978 Map of Santee

About this map

Lewis and Clark Lake dominates the northern landscape of this late-1970s survey, marking the watery border between Nebraska and South Dakota. The Santee Indian Res Bdy encompasses the settlement of Santee and the adjacent Santee Recreation Area, situated along the southern bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. To the north, the town of Springfield sits on higher ground above the river valley. The topography reveals a stark contrast between the wide, island-dotted channel and the deeply dissected drainage systems to the south, where Lost Creek, Hoboe Creek, and Howe Creek carve through the terrain. Numerous Cem sites and Gravel Pit operations are scattered across the uplands, reflecting a rural economy and long-standing community footprint within the reservation boundaries. This record captures the shoreline before decades of further siltation and development altered the Sand Islands and river reaches.