1981 Map of Wakpamani

About this map

Wakpamani sits near the heart of this 1981 landscape, a region defined by its reliance on isolated water sources and local landmarks. This U.S. Geological Survey sheet captures the quiet transition between Shannon Co and Bennett Co at the South Dakota border, an area where genealogy and local history are etched into the names of small cemeteries like Knight Cem and Feather on Head Cem. The terrain is punctuated by numerous lakes and ponds, including Feather on Head Lake, Two Lance Lake, and the larger Alkali Lake. Community life centers around sites like St Andrew Chapel and the small Roadside Park located near a significant natural Spring. The hydrology of the area is further characterized by the winding path of Stinking Water Creek and the Little White River, illustrating the subtle water network that sustained this rural prairie community during the early 1980s.