1951 Map of West Of Westover

About this map

White River meanders across the northern portion of this landscape, carving through a dramatic river valley that defines the local geography. Mapped as part of the Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, this survey captures the rural character of the border between Mellette Co and Jones Co. The rugged terrain transitions from the high ground of Mullen down into the expansive Cottonwood Valley, where drainage systems like Cottonwood Creek and Butch Creek feed the larger river system. A single rural educational landmark, the Valley View Sch, sits on the southern side of the river, serving as a primary point of reference for the sparsely settled ranching or farming families of the mid-twentieth century.