1966 Map of McLaughlin NE

About this map

The winding course of Oak Creek defines the landscape of this high-plains region, where the state boundary between North Dakota and South Dakota meets the line separating Sioux and Corson Counties. The map records a sparsely populated agricultural and ranching environment during the mid-1960s, punctuated by isolated community landmarks like the Goose Camp Sch in the northern portion of the quadrangle. Transportation through the area is dominated by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which cuts through the southwestern corner, reflecting the vital role of rail in the regional economy. The township of Lincoln spans a significant portion of the southern terrain, where the undulating prairie is marked by a network of unimproved roads and intermittent drainage patterns that speak to the arid character of the northern plains.