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1956 Map of Kirley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kirley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Kirley serves as a central reference point in this mid-century survey of Haakon County, illustrating a landscape defined by expansive plateaus and intermittent drainage systems. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the broad expanse of Robbs Flat, while Maupin Flat rises to the west. These level uplands contrast with the intricate draws of Hermaphrodite Creek and the East Fork Plum Creek, which carve through the terrain toward the Missouri River Basin.

Social and educational life in this rural area is anchored by scattered landmarks including Robbs Flat Sch, Markwed Sch, and the Deep Creek Ch. For those tracing local history, the map preserves the location of the Robbs Flat Cem and water infrastructure like the Roseth Dam. The map also delineates the boundaries between the townships of Hanover, Grandfield, and the surrounding territory, capturing the spatial organization of South Dakota ranching country during the 1950s.