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1971 Map of Doland SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Doland SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The sprawling prairie landscapes of Spink County are defined here by subtle topographic rises like Doland Ridge and the broad flats of Belle Plaine. This 1971 survey captures a rural environment organized into distinct townships including Richfield, Capitola, and Harrison. Water is a scarce and notable element on this high-plains terrain, centered primarily on the irregular basin of Mirage Lake in the southwestern portion of the quadrangle.

Remote infrastructure is sparse, reflecting the agricultural focus of the era. The presence of Hofer Landing Field suggests the importance of private aviation for regional connectivity, while several scattered Gravel Pit locations indicate local resource extraction. The map preserves the exact section lines and road grids that shaped South Dakota's land management and settlement patterns during the mid-20th century.