1985 Map of Freeman

About this map

The James River and its numerous tributaries, including Wolf Creek and Beaver Creek, define the agricultural landscape of southeastern South Dakota in the mid-1980s. This survey highlights a unique pattern of communal settlement, documenting several Hutterite colonies such as the New Elm Springs Colony, Tschetter Colony, and Jamesville Colony distributed across the prairie. The regional economy is anchored by established towns like Freeman, Scotland, and Parker, which are connected by the tracks of the Burlington Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads.