1942 Map of Crow Lake

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The rolling plains of South Dakota are defined by a dense network of local schools and vital water sources in this mid-century survey. Named townships like Pleasant Valley and Firesteel reveal a settled landscape reliant on Artesian Wells and the drainage of Firesteel Creek. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, identifying numerous country schools including Sefria Sch, Beckman Sch, and Whittier Sch, which served as the social heart for far-flung farming families. Community gathering points are clearly marked, such as the Farmers Union Hall and Township Hall, illustrating the civic structure of the era.