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1954 Map of Wasta

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Wasta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Cheyenne River winds through the heart of this Pennington County landscape, defining the topography of the western plains. The small settlement of Wasta serves as a central hub, situated where the Chicago and North Western railroad crosses the river valley. This transit corridor is further emphasized by the inclusion of modern highway infrastructure, including a designated Rest Area, which marks the evolution of travel through the region from rail to interstate road systems.

Surrounding the river valley, the terrain is deeply etched by numerous drainages such as Pats Draw, Hawk Canyon, and Sand Draw. Local industry and land use are evidenced by Gravel Pits located near the riverbanks and Shyne Lake to the north. The map also documents a network of smaller waterways including Boxelder Creek and Bull Creek, reflecting a typical high-plains landscape where water sources dictated the placement of early ranching and transport routes.