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1895 Map of Byron

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

James River meanders across the eastern Dakota plains in this late nineteenth-century survey, defining the agricultural landscape of Spink and Beadle counties. The Chicago and Northwestern R. R. serves as the primary artery for the region, anchoring settlements like Doland and Frankfort where the tracks cross the prairie. The map reveals an early stage of township development, with named districts such as Capitola, Cornwall, and Altona already established. In the southeast, Byron Lake and the smaller Lake Byron provide a rare concentration of surface water, surrounded by the communities of Winthrop and Lakeside. The terrain is marked by subtle but important local landmarks like Doland Ridge, which rises above the surrounding flats to influence the drainage of Timber Creek and Foster Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1895
Date Published1941
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain