Native American Scenic Byway - Standing Rock Buffalo Pasture

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Native American Scenic Byway - Standing Rock Buffalo Pasture

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Original Caption: A large part of Native American Heritage, this buffalo herd stretches in a near unbroken line between grass and sky. Buffalo have a great historical significance for the Lakota/Dakota people. Before the incursion of European settlers, bison provided the people with food, clothing and shelter. After many years of absence, the bison are once again on Standing Rock.

Location: North Dakota (46.233° N 100.624° W)

Status: Public domain.
Digital Photographs Relating to America's Byways

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1995 - 2013
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The U.S. National Archives
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