1998 Map of Shields SW

About this map

Cedar River National Grassland encompasses the southwestern portion of this Sioux County landscape, protecting the native prairie ecosystems that define this region of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. This map, based on topographic surveys from the 1970s and 1990s, documents a sparsely populated rural terrain marked by intermittent drainage systems and high-plains geography. The winding path of Leaf on the Hill Creek traverses the northern sections, while scattered landmarks such as a isolated Windmill and a small Gravel Pit indicate the local ranching and maintenance activity of the late twentieth century. These features reflect the enduring agricultural and conservation priorities of the North Dakota plains, providing a detailed record of land use within the national grassland boundaries.