2014 Map of Story

About this map

The settlement of Story anchors this high plains landscape within the Oglala National Grassland of Sioux County. This region is defined by a sparse but vital water network, where numerous small reservoirs like Hay Cr Wallace Reservoir, Wallace Reservoir, and Anderson Reservoir are situated to capture runoff in a semi-arid environment. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, showing how Indian Cr and Squaw Cr navigate the dissected terrain. A distinctive local landmark, Grandma Davis Draw, cuts through the center of the sheet, providing a specific named reference point for genealogical or local historical research. The presence of these named reservoirs and draws indicates a landscape deeply managed for ranching and livestock, where every topographical depression and water source was of critical importance to the local inhabitants and land managers.