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1956 Map of Lake Byron

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake Byron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The James River meanders through the heart of the Beadle County prairie, defining the landscape of Pleasant View and Iowa townships in the mid-1950s. Water dominates the eastern half of the map, centered on the expansive Lake Byron and its surrounding wetlands, including Connors Lake and Piper Lake. The area reflects a well-established agricultural community, evidenced by the presence of local civic markers like the Town Hall and educational sites such as Lake Byron Sch and School No 4.

A notable communal settlement, the Huron Colony, is situated along the banks of Foster Creek, while the Atfield Cem to the south provides a point of interest for genealogists. The local economy and recreational culture are further revealed by the Fish Hatchery on the shores of Lake Byron and the Byron Camp situated near the river, illustrating how the natural water system supported both industry and leisure in this Missouri River Basin region.