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1951 Map of Imogene

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Imogene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Moreau River meanders through this western South Dakota landscape, shaping the development of Perkins County during the early 1950s. The region is characterized by a network of seasonal drainages and creek beds, including Cottonwood Creek and Brushy Creek, which feed into the main river valley. Small-scale agricultural and ranching operations are documented through landmarks like Stillwell Ranch and Nelson Farm, while the presence of School No 73 highlights the era's rural community structure.

The hydrology of the area was managed through engineering features such as Beck Lake and its associated Spillway 2551. These water management points, along with various marked fords across the Moreau River, provided essential infrastructure for local travel and livestock in a territory where terrain features like Rocky Butte and the Wyandotte uplands dictated the movement of residents and early travelers through the Imogene settlement.