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1895 Map of Byron

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The James River meanders south through this late nineteenth-century Dakota landscape, serving as a central artery for a region organized into expansive townships like Frankfort and Pleasant View. This 1893 survey captures the early footprint of the Chicago and Northwestern R. R. as it cuts eastward across the plains, facilitating the growth of rail-side settlements such as Doland and Crandon. The terrain is defined by the broad prairie and the elevation of Doland Ridge, which rises above the river valley. In the southern portion of the map, the boundary between Spink Co. and Beadle Co. is established just above the waters of Byron Lake and Connors Lake. These water bodies and smaller tributaries like Turtle Creek and Timber Creek provided essential resources for the dispersed homesteads and growing towns of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1895
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain