1979 Map of Geddes SE

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The Yankton Indian Reservation Boundary cuts diagonally through this rural landscape, marking a significant historical and jurisdictional line between the townships of Clark and Chester. This agricultural area in South Dakota is defined by a scattering of small prairie lakes and wetlands, several of which are protected within the National Waterfowl Production Area. The distribution of these water bodies, such as Goose Lake, illustrates the natural drainage patterns of the region's undulating plains. Local community life is anchored by small civic and religious sites, including the Townhall in Moore township and cemeteries like St Paul Cem and Cohee Cem. This late 1970s survey captures a moment when the section-line road network was firmly established, facilitating transport between the scattered farmsteads and local landmarks like the Radio Tower in Iowa township.