1951 Map of Westover

About this map

The White River and Little White River meet in this landscape of the Rosebud country, winding through the sharp breaks of Mullen and Westover. Based on 1949 photography and a 1951 field check with 1970s revisions, the map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Horse Creek and Cottonwood Creek as they carve through the river bluffs. The small settlement of Westover sits near the northern river bend, while the isolated Riverview Sch serves the surrounding ranching community. The map also delineates the Reservation Boundary and the county line between Jones and Mellette Counties, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land divisions that shaped this part of South Dakota in the mid-20th century.