1956 Map of Miscol

About this map

The Grand River carves a deep, winding path through the northern portion of this landscape, its steep bluffs and narrow riverbanks defining the terrain of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. At the time of this 1950s field check, the rural community of Miscol appears as a small gathering of structures on the high ground south of the river valley. The presence of Brown Ch near the northern boundary suggests the importance of local church congregations in anchoring this sparsely settled region of Corson County. The map details a network of section lines and secondary roads that connect isolated farmsteads and points of interest, illustrating the enduring agricultural and ranching character of the Dakotas during the mid-20th century.