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1985 Map of Huron

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Huron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The James River valley in east-central South Dakota is the focal point of this mid-1980s landscape, where the city of Huron serves as a regional hub for transportation and education. The presence of Huron College and the Huron Regional Airport reflects the town's development, while the Chicago And North Western and Burlington Northern railroads intersect to support the agricultural economy. The surrounding prairie is dotted with communal settlements like Riverside Colony and Spring Valley Colony, alongside smaller towns such as Wolsey, Wessington Springs, and Woonsocket.

Hydrologically, the map is defined by a complex network of glacial features, including Bracken Slough, Mittelstedt Slough, and numerous water bodies like Cottonwood Lake and Lake Cavour. The vast number of areas designated as State Game Production Area and National Waterfowl Production Area underscores the importance of wildlife management and conservation in this part of the Great Plains, illustrating a land use pattern where industrial rail lines and preserved wetlands coexist.