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1972 Map of Flandreau NE

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Flandreau NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Spring Creek and its unnamed tributaries define the undulating topography of this eastern South Dakota landscape during the early 1970s. The region is largely organized by civil townships, including Parnell, Elkton, and Ward, reflecting a late-century agricultural pattern where land use is dictated by drainage and section lines. A notable structural landmark is the Townhall located near the southern reaches of the township, serving as a center for local administration in this rural area.

Infrastructure is anchored by the Chicago and North Western railroad, which cuts across the northern edge of the survey area, while the Big Sioux R appears at the southwestern corner. This document is particularly valuable for researchers tracing land boundaries, as it includes fine red dashed lines indicating selected fence and field lines visible from 1969 aerial photography. Several Gravel Pits are noted across the terrain, pointing to the local extraction industry that supported the region's road network.