Midland in Haakon County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Old Spotted Tail Trail
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, July 22, 2020
1. Old Spotted Tail Trail Marker
1/2 mile west this old trail went up the steep canyon.
This famous Old Spotted Tail Trail was used by both chiefs
Sitting Bull and Hump traveled this road to Rosebud and back.
Original wagon wheel ruts can still be seen after 100+ years.
Sitting Bull used this trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 44° 3.55′ N, 101° 18.43′ W. Marker is in Midland, South Dakota, in Haakon County. It is on Nowlin Road 0.6 miles south of U.S. 14. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midland SD 57552, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West River. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, on the prairies, and on the Northern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker,
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Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, July 22, 2020
2. Old Spotted Tail Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
