1964 Map of Medary

About this map

The Big Sioux River meanders across this landscape, defining the rural character of southeastern South Dakota during the mid-1960s. The area is anchored by Lake Campbell, where the Brookings Country Club and Lake Campbell Cem overlook the eastern shore. This period reflects a transition in rural education, as several small district schoolhouses like Galla Sch, Midway Sch, McCurdy Sch, and Lampson Sch are still documented across the townships of Fremont, Medary, and Trenton. The settlement of Medary serves as a local focal point near a Roadside Park and the river's bend. Topographic details reveal the complex drainage of the prairie, including the Lake Outlet and Battle Creek, alongside numerous gravel pits that hint at local infrastructure and road-building activity of the era.