1968 Map of Fairview

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The Big Sioux River creates a meandering border between South Dakota and Iowa in this late 1960s survey, defining the rural character of the region. The small settlements of Fairview and Hudson are central hubs in this agricultural landscape, connected by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad which follows the river’s western bank. This transport corridor was vital for the local economy, moving goods through the townships of Settlers, Sioux, and Eden.