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1973 Map of Milbank West

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Milbank West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad forms a vital corridor through eastern South Dakota, anchoring the city of Milbank. This 1973 survey details a transition from the structured urban grid of the town to the surrounding agricultural townships of Grant Center and Alban. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the South Fork Whetstone River in the north and the Yellow Bank River system to the south, where the drainage patterns influenced early rural development.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific landmarks like the Township Cem and several educational institutions, including Koch Sch and St Lawrence Sch. Community infrastructure is prominently featured, from the centrally located Townhall to recreation areas such as Lake Farley Park. The presence of a Gravel Pit and scattered industrial sites like the Sewage Disposal Ponds reflect the utility and growth of the region during the early 1970s.