1951 Map of Virginia

About this map

The Cheyenne River Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the high plateau country of Dewey County, where the transition from mid-century ranching to modern land management is visible. The settlement of Virginia sits near the upper reaches of Hard Creek, serving as a focal point for this expansive area of the Missouri River Basin. A significant historical marker on this map is the C. M. St. P. & P. RR. (Dismantled) line, which once provided critical transport for the region's agricultural and mineral outputs, including materials from local sites like the Gravel Pit. The map captures the area as it appeared during the development of the Missouri River Basin, with revisions through the 1980s showing changes in the road networks across the townships of T. 15 N. and T. 14 N.