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1958 Map of Huron NE

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Huron NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The James River and its meandering tributary Shue Creek define the prairie landscape of Beadle County in the late 1950s. This survey, published as part of the Department of the Interior's Missouri River Basin development program, details the agrarian infrastructure between the townships of Iowa, Liberty, and Cavour. The settlement of Cavour sits along the southern edge of Lake Cavour, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural sections. Transportation is dominated by the Great Northern railroad, which cuts east-to-west through the small community of Sheffield.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several markers of early community life, including the Ackerman Sch and two primary burial grounds: St Patrick Cem near the southern boundary and Shue Creek Cem positioned above the creek's bend. The prevalence of several Flowing Well notations and Gravel Pits reflects the area's reliance on groundwater and local materials for construction during this era.