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2021 Map of Wakpala

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Wakpala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Wakpala is situated near the eastern edge of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, where the Missouri River valley transitions into the expansive Lake Oahe. The settlement is bounded by the winding course of Oak Creek, which cuts through the high plains to join the river system. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern landscape of Corson County, showing the intersection of local routes like Hunkpa Loop and Wakpala Rd that serve the community and its surrounding ranchlands.

Genealogists and local historians can locate Saint Bedes Cem east of the main townsite, providing a primary reference point for family research in the area. The terrain is marked by significant elevations such as Rattlesnake Butte and the drainage of Deep Bank Cr to the south. The mapping of Mahto Rd and Snake Butte Rd reveals the established transportation network connecting these high-ground landmarks to the river valley floor.