1962 Map of Colton SE, 1980 Print
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1962 Map of Colton SE

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Skunk Creek winds through the agricultural townships of Burk and Lynn, anchoring a landscape shaped by rural industry and community life in eastern South Dakota. This mid-century survey, updated in the early 1980s, reveals a network of section-line roads connecting family-centered landmarks like the Burk Cem and Willow Creek Ch. The geography reflects the slow evolution of local transportation, from the presence of an Old Railroad Grade in the southwest corner to a small Landing Strip and modern highway developments. Along the eastern edge, the terrain transitions into the Dell Rapids and Sverdrup areas, where Gravel Pits indicate local resource extraction. Water features such as Anderson Slough and Willow Creek break up the cultivated fields, providing drainage and natural points of interest in this Minnehaha County region.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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