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1969 Map of Soldier Creek SE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Soldier Creek SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Rosebud Indian Reservation landscape is defined here by the confluence of the White River and Little Oak Creek, where the terrain transitions from open plateau into a network of steep, eroded drainages. During the late 1960s, this area of Todd County maintained a distinct rural character centered on communal and spiritual sites like Ring Thunder Ch and the Native American Cem.

South of the primary river valleys, the land rises toward Swift Bear Lake and the Rosebud Rodeo Grounds, reflecting a topography where natural hydrology and cultural landmarks are deeply intertwined. The map records numerous smaller waterways such as Wigwam Creek and Soldier Creek, as well as several Gravel Pits, indicating localized material extraction used to maintain the thin network of roads across the plains.