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1971 Map of De Smet SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of De Smet SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Rock Creek winds through the agricultural landscape of Kingsbury County, defining the drainage patterns of Mathews and Manchester townships. This early 1970s survey captures a transition in the rural environment, where section-line roads serve a network of homesteads and local infrastructure. The map includes vital genealogical locations such as the De Smet Cem in the north and the Johnson Cem to the east, providing fixed points for local history research.

Surface water is concentrated in the northeast corner at Lake Henry, while the presence of several Gravel Pits and a Radio Tower indicates the light industrial and communication needs of the era. Public land use is represented by Wayside Park, located along the northern boundary. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes and depressions typical of the glacial till plains, meticulously recorded during this 1971 field check.