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1953 Map of Belvidere NE, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of Belvidere NE

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Indian Creek and Bull Creek meander through the high plains of the Belvidere region, defining a landscape shaped by the drainage patterns of the Missouri River Basin. This mid-century survey, produced during a period of federal interest in the basin's development, reveals a sparse network of rural educational outposts that served the ranching families of Jackson and Haakon counties. The presence of the Harris Sch (Abandoned) suggests early twentieth-century shifts in local population, while the Highland Center Sch and North Rural Sch remained active centers for the community. The remote character of the area is further evidenced by isolated water management features like Winne Dam, which supported the livestock industry in this arid stretch of South Dakota. The detailed topography highlights the intricate breaks and ridges leading toward the West Fork drainage, documenting a specific era of land use before modern agricultural shifts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain