1957 Map of Farwell

About this map

The James River and its deeply incised tributaries define the prairie landscape of this mid-century survey on the border of Hanson, Sanborn, and Davison counties. The settlement of Farwell serves as a focal point for the surrounding rural community, supported by local institutions such as Farwell Ch and Farwell Sch. The drainage patterns of Rock Creek and Dry Run have shaped the placement of farmsteads and transport routes, with the rugged draws contrasting against the flat upland townships of Butler, Ravenna, and Plano. Genealogists will find particular value in the location of the Rock Creek Cem and several outlying schools, including Plano Sch and Grant Sch, which reflect the distributed nature of the South Dakota school system during this era. A single Gravel Pit near the eastern edge provides the only indication of localized industry amidst a landscape dominated by agriculture.