1971 Map of Shields

About this map

Cannonball River meanders across the center of this landscape, forming the natural boundary between Grant and Sioux counties. The small community of Shields is positioned in the upper right corner, served by the C M St P & P railroad line. This 1971 survey illustrates the rural character of the region within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, where the terrain is marked by numerous wells and several Gravel Pits. The map provides a detailed view of the section lines and field boundaries that define the agricultural and ranching patterns of the Missouri River Basin during this era.