1967 Map of Gary

About this map

Gary sits at a geographic and political crossroads where the Lac qui Parle River and its West Branch meet along the South Dakota-Minnesota border. The town is a primary hub of activity in this 1967 survey, served by the Chicago and North Western railroad. To the west, an Old Railroad Grade marks a legacy of changing transportation routes, while nearby Calvary Cem and the settlement at Grandview provide important markers for local genealogical research. The landscape is defined by managed conservation lands, including the Lac qui Parle State Game Refuge and the Plantation State Wildlife Management Area. Numerous small waterways like Monighan Creek and Florida Creek drain the surrounding townships of Glenwood, Manfred, and Herrick, supporting the rural agricultural and conservation character of the region.