1967 Map of Slim Butte SW

About this map

The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation Boundary stretches across the southern reaches of this landscape, defining the jurisdictional edge where Shannon Co and Dawes Co meet the Nebraska state line. This mid-century topographical study reveals a terrain of dramatic relief dominated by the geological prominence of Slim Butte. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by the winding course of Slim Butte Creek to the north and Alkali Creek to the south, highlighting the natural water sources that have long shaped land use in this arid region. Surveyed during the 1960s, the map also meticulously records ranching infrastructure through fine red dashed lines indicating fence and field lines, offering a precise look at the rural land management and agricultural boundaries of the era.