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1986 Map of Lake Andes

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Lake Andes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lake Francis Case and the Missouri River dominate this mid-1980s landscape of South Dakota, reflecting the significant water management and recreation infrastructure of the era. The map details the Yankton Indian Reservation and the Fort Randall Military Reservation Boundary, providing a clear look at the intersection of federal, tribal, and private lands. The regional economy is anchored by agricultural settlements and rail lines, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, while an Old Railroad Grade suggests a changing transport network.

Local life is visible through numerous country landmarks like St Francis Church, St Marys School, and Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. The transition from river to reservoir is marked by extensive conservation and recreation sites, such as the Karl E Mundt National Wildlife Refuge and the Pease Creek Recreation Area. The township system is well-defined, showing blocks like Hamilton, Rhoda, and Chester that shaped the rural character of Charles Mix and Gregory counties.