1979 Map of Bovee

About this map

Bovee remains the central point of reference in this South Dakota landscape, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line across the prairie. The map reveals a land organized by township boundaries like Platte, Darlington, and Rhoda, reflecting the late-century agricultural grid. Natural features such as Took Tay Hill and Pease Creek break the geometric regularity of the section lines. This 1970s survey captures the region's focus on conservation and land management, evident in the Bovee Lake State Public Shooting Area and a National Waterfowl Production Area. For genealogists, the map identifies specific burial sites including Edgerton and Bloomington, preserving the locations of early settlement community hubs.