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1964 Map of Humboldt

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Humboldt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The town of Humboldt serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey of Minnehaha County, situated at a vital junction of the Chicago and North Western railroad and the developing Interstate 90. The landscape is defined by the numerous water bodies that dot the prairie, including the expansive Clear Lake to the north and the smaller Lost Lake and Beaver Lake nearer to the settlement. Rural life is evidenced by local landmarks such as the Mt Pleasant Sch and School No 103, along with a local Cem located just north of the town center.

The topography transitions between the flat Grand Meadow and the meandering path of Skunk Creek, while industrial activity is noted through several Gravel Pit sites. The presence of a Radio Tower and a Sewage Disposal Pond reflects the growing infrastructure of the era, providing a detailed look at the interface between traditional agricultural patterns and mid-century modern utility developments.