The W Fork Vermillion River meanders across this eastern South Dakota prairie, framing the development of Howard and its surrounding agricultural grid. This survey captures the layout of the town in the early 21st century, centered on a dense network of residential streets such as N Dakota St and E Howard Ave. The map identifies critical community landmarks including Saint Johns Cem, Saint Josephs Cem, and Graceland Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The presence of the Howard Municipal Airport and the transition from town streets to rural roads like Vilas St illustrates the township’s enduring role as a regional hub within the vast section-line road system that defines Miner County.
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1899 · Alexandria
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · De Smet
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · Watertown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Sioux Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sioux Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Watertown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Oldham SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Oldham NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Howard NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Howard
USGS Topo · 1:24,000