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2017 Map of Wakpamani

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wakpamani
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wakpamani and the surrounding high plains of Oglala Lakota County are defined by a network of historical transit routes and ephemeral water sources. The landscape is marked by the transition from older corridors like Old Hwy 18 and Wakpamni Old Rd to the more modern New Wakpamni RD BIA. These routes trace the drainage patterns of Bartlett Cr and Stinking Water Cr, which feed into local basins including Feather on Head Lake and Wakpamani Lake.

Family and community history is anchored by Feather on Head Cem, located just north of the lake sharing its name. The map reveals the intricate Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) road system and traditional section lines that organize this portion of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Researchers can observe how the placement of Little Locke Lake and various roads reflect the intersection of the natural prairie environment with established tribal infrastructure.