1954 Map of Jolly

About this map

The Chicago And North Western railroad corridor anchors this survey of the South Dakota landscape, crossing the Redwater River and cutting through the Butte Co Lawrence Co boundary. The small settlement of Jolly sits along the tracks near the Redwater Canal, serving as a focal point for local industry and infrastructure. This mid-century map illustrates a shift in rural education, marking three separate schoolhouses—the White Sch (Abandoned), Todd Sch (Abandoned), and Spring Creek Sch (Abandoned)—as no longer in use. Industrial activity is evident through the presence of a Powerplant, Substation, and Jolly Dump, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle near Spearfish Creek show a developing residential character with a Trailer Park and Sewage Disposal facilities. The topography is defined by the Saint Onge heights and drainage features like False Bottom and Spring Creek.