1953 Map of Caputa

About this map

Rapid Creek meanders eastward across this mid-century Pennington County landscape, defining the topography between the small settlements of Caputa and Farmingdale. The northern half of the map is dominated by the corridor of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which parallels the creek and several irrigation features like the Lone Tree Ditch. This transportation and water infrastructure supported the rural economy of the 1950s, linking these remote prairie communities to larger regional markets. South of the creek, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it rises toward Thompson Butte. A network of seasonal drainages, including Antelope Creek, Lindsey Draw, and Indian Trail Draw, carves through the southern hills. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Larsen Cem, located just north of Farmingdale, providing a precise reference for genealogists and researchers of the area's early families.