1969 Map of Soldier Creek NW, 1971 Print
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1969 Map of Soldier Creek NW

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Rosebud Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the winding drainages of Cut Meat Creek and Pine Creek as they cut through the high plains. This late 1960s survey documents a rural expanse where the local infrastructure is centered around landmarks like the Holy Family Cem and small rural institutions. The educational footprint of the era is preserved through the locations of the Ring Thunder Sch and Surprise Valley Sch, serving their respective namesake regions of Ring Thunder and Surprise Valley. The map also captures the Mellette Co Todd Co line and the settlement of Graves, showing how administrative boundaries and small communities were integrated into the topography before modern development. Notable watercourses like Gray Eagletail Creek illustrate the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated land use and travel in this part of South Dakota.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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