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1951 Map of Wanblee NE

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Wanblee NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The White River carves a sharp, winding course across the northern reaches of this landscape, forming a natural boundary near the transition between Jackson and Washabaugh Counties. Much of the territory falls within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where the topography rises from the river lowlands into the prominent heights of Pine Ridge. This escarpment dominates the central portion of the sheet, creating a dramatic divide between the river valley and the broken drainages to the south.

Surface water is defined by seasonal flows and small springs, with Cottonwood Creek and the Pass Creek Basin shaping the southern interior. Scattered landmarks like Kodak Point and various bench marks, such as BM 2597, provide specific points of reference for those tracing historical land use or surveying history in this part of South Dakota. Human activity is sparsely represented by a Gaging Station on the river and a Gravel Pit further south, reflecting an era focused on ranching and natural resource management.