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1961 Map of Wall NE

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Wall NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Quinn sits at the northern edge of this West River landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and prairie lands. The Chicago and North Western railroad cuts a straight line through the northern territory, paralleling Highway 14 and connecting remote outposts like the Cottonwood Sch to the larger rail network. The terrain is defined by dramatic rises and depressions, from the prominent Quinn Butte to the expansive Flat Butte and the low-lying Alkali Flat.

Large portions of the south are dedicated to the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, illustrating the mid-century land utilization and conservation efforts in Pennington and Jackson counties. Local water management is evident at Tennyson Dam, while the presence of Mt Hope Cem and scattered Quarries provides specific points of interest for genealogists and industrial historians tracing the early development of this South Dakota prairie.