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1951 Map of Capa, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of Capa

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad corridor defines the northern edge of this West River landscape, tracing the valley of the Bad River as it winds through central South Dakota. Near the small settlement of Capa, the rail line and river establish a vital transportation hub for the surrounding ranching country. The map documents the scattered rural infrastructure of the early 1950s, including Bovine Sch and Hilltop Sch, which served the townships of Bovine, South Creek, and Washington. Local genealogy is anchored by the Catholic Cem and Riverview Cem, while the terrain is marked by prominent landmarks like Flat Top Butte and the winding course of Prairie Dog Creek. The drainage patterns of Dry Creek and its tributaries illustrate the semi-arid character of the region during this post-war period of development in the Missouri River Basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain