1978 Map of Lesterville

About this map

Lesterville serves as the central hub of this late-1970s South Dakota landscape, situated at the junction of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad line. The map reveals a dense pattern of early rural settlement through its numerous burial grounds, including Odessa Cem, St Johns Cem, and Reform Cem, which are scattered throughout the surrounding townships. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the winding course of the James River, while the southern portion is drained by Beaver Creek. Human impact on the land is visible in the network of Gravel Pits and the established National Waterfowl Production Area, reflecting a balance between industrial extraction and conservation efforts in Yankton County. Genealogists will find the location of family-named landmarks such as Mueller Cem and Klasi Cem particularly valuable for tracing local heritage.