1982 Map of Wewela

About this map

Wewela sits near the border of South Dakota and Nebraska, overlooking the winding path of the Keya Paha River. This early 1980s provisional survey shows the rural landscape of Tripp County, defined by its water resources and conservation areas like the Rahn Dam State Game Production Area. The topography is marked by significant features such as Turtle Butte and the drainage of Timber Creek, which shape the agricultural and grazing land in the region. Local community life is rooted in landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Congregational Cem, and another smaller Cem located near the township line. The map serves as a record of the high plains before further modernization, documenting the specific locations of Rahn Lake and the small residential footprint of Wewela at the turn of the decade.