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1972 Map of Twin Butte

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Twin Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Twin Butte and the surrounding high plains of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation are depicted here during the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems and notable landforms, such as the prominent Black Horse Butte and the winding course of Black Horse Butte Creek. This area of Corson, South Dakota, shows a sparse settlement pattern typical of the region's ranching and reservation lands, centered around small locales like Gopher.

Social and community landmarks are clearly marked, including the Black Horse Arena and a local Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family ties to this portion of the northern plains. The map also traces the path of Third Creek and the named area of Delaney, illustrating how the physical terrain and named features dictated the movement and settlement of people in this remote part of the state.