1966 Map of Chelsea

About this map

Snake Creek meanders across this prairie landscape at the junction of Faulk, Spink, Brown, and Edmunds counties. The small settlement of Chelsea serves as a primary local landmark, situated near an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the changing transportation networks of mid-century South Dakota. The survey, conducted for the development of the Missouri River Basin, reveals a rural economy shaped by natural water bodies and small-scale resource extraction. Notable landmarks include Trinity Ch and a local Cem, alongside the Bible Sch in New Hope. To the south and west, the terrain is dotted with significant basins and wetlands, including Alkali Lake and the split waters of North Scatterwood Lake and South Scatterwood Lake. Numerous Grave Pits and gravel extractions are scattered throughout the northern townships, indicating the physical impact of local industry on the glacial till.