1953 Map of Gallup

About this map

The James River meanders heavily through this section of Spink County, its winding path defining the border between Mellette, Tetonka, Jefferson, and Clinton townships. Surveyed in the early 1950s, the landscape is characterized by a sparse rural settlement pattern centered on the small siding at Gallup. The eastern banks of the river are marked by several Flowing Wells, indicating the localized importance of groundwater for agricultural operations in this region.