1964 Map of Medary

About this map

The Big Sioux River carves a winding path through this corner of eastern South Dakota, defining the landscape between the townships of Medary and Fremont. In the early 1960s, the area shows a distinct rural organization centered around a network of country schools, including Galla Sch, Lampson Sch, McCurdy Sch, and Midway Sch. These institutions, alongside the Lake Campbell Cem near the shores of Lake Campbell, point to a historically tight-knit agricultural community. The map illustrates the transition from the glaciated topography around the lake to the broader floodplain of the river. Leisure and transportation also intersect here, with the Brookings Country Club established on the lake's eastern bank and the interstate highway corridor beginning to influence the eastern edge of Medary township.