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1969 Map of Lake Norden

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Lake Norden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Glacial lakes and small agricultural hubs define this section of eastern South Dakota at the turn of the 1970s. The town of Lake Norden serves as the primary center of activity, situated between its namesake Lake Norden and the smaller Lake Mary. The landscape is a mosaic of water bodies, including Lake St John and Lake Albert, which are interconnected by the tracks of the Burlington Northern railroad.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites and landmarks, such as Apostolic Cem, South Trinity Cem, and the East Norden Ch. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits and the Sewage Disposal Ponds reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting local industry. Smaller named locations like Alsville and Dolph highlight the distributed nature of the prairie settlements across the Hamlin, Kingsbury, and Lake county lines.