1983 Map of Valentine North

About this map

The Rosebud Indian Reservation spans the northern portion of this landscape, meeting the South Dakota Nebraska border just above the drainage of Beaver Creek. Near the southern edge of the sheet, the town of Valentine serves as a hub for both transportation and conservation, situated along the C & NW railroad and Minnechadua Creek. This area is characterized by the transition from open prairie to the deeply carved Canyon terrain that shelters the Valentine State Fish Hatchery and Fish Hatchery Lake. Local life and genealogy are anchored by rural institutions like the New Harmony Sch and the Richland Harmony Cem to the north, while Frederick Peak provides a prominent landmark overlooking the valley. The presence of the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge underscores the region's focus on preserving the unique riverine environment of the Niobrara valley.