1963 Map of Colman

About this map

Colman serves as the primary hub of this eastern South Dakota landscape, situated at the intersection of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and regional roadways. The surrounding prairie is defined by a series of small, intermittent water bodies including Poison Lake, Mud Lake, and the winding course of Bachelor Creek. The map reflects a deeply rooted agrarian community, evidenced by a high density of small local landmarks that provide significant genealogical value. Numerous burial grounds such as St Peters Cem, Moiskness Cem, Colman Cem, and Hegrey Cem are scattered across the townships of Colman, Lynn, and Egan. Other localized sites like the Devaney Sch and West Ch indicate the historical footprint of rural social life before the consolidation of many mid-century services.