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1951 Map of Wanblee NE, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of Wanblee NE

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The White River carves a complex path across the northern boundary of this territory, where the Jackson Co Washabaugh Co line once met the river's edge. This landscape is defined by the extensive breaks and badlands of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where dramatic elevation changes lead to prominent overlooks like Kodak Point. The map captures a moment in the mid-twentieth century when rural infrastructure was shifting; the Wells Sch (Abandoned) stands as a marker of former local educational centers in the uplands between Cottonwood Creek and the Pass Creek Basin. Scattered windmills and small Gravel Pits indicate a sparse, resource-based economy, while a Gaging Station along the river highlights the importance of water management in this arid stretch of South Dakota during the post-war era of Missouri River Basin development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain