1939 Map of Chamberlain

About this map

The Missouri River forms the central spine of this 1930s landscape, serving as the boundary between Lyman and Brule counties. The bustling rail crossing at Chamberlain and Oacoma highlights the regional importance of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad as it bridge the river valley. To the north and west, the map details the expansive lands of the Lower Brule Indian Reservation and Crow Creek Indian Reservation, where cultural and educational hubs like Grace Mission and St Albans Ch are situated.