In the plains what did the pioneers make houses out of?

In the plains, pioneers often built houses using materials readily available in their environment, primarily wood and sod. Many constructed sod houses, or "soddies," which were made from layers of grass and soil, providing insulation and durability. In wooded areas, log cabins were common, while some used adobe or stone in regions where those materials were accessible. These structures were designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the plains.