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1953 Map of Lone Tree Creek, 1994 Print
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1953 Map of Lone Tree Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The high plains of Meade County unfold across this 1953 survey, centered on the drainage networks of Alkali Creek, Lone Tree Creek, and Antelope Creek. This landscape is defined by the sparse markers of early rural education and the topographic prominence of Costello Point. The map provides a precise look at the mid-century spatial distribution of school districts in this portion of South Dakota, showing both the active Prairie View Sch and the already defunct Morse Creek Sch (Abandoned). These small, localized landmarks are often the only remaining evidence of the family ranching clusters that once utilized these specific watercourses for survival. The transition from active to abandoned status for these rural schoolhouses reflects the shifting population density and the consolidation of rural communities during the postwar era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1994
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain