1955 Map of Mitchell

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The Missouri River dominates this mid-century survey, shown here just as the Fort Randall Dam was fundamentally altering the South Dakota landscape. The creation of Lake Francis Case is visible as it backs up through the Rosebud Indian Reservation and Lower Brule Indian Reservation, submerging the old river valley. This era of massive federal engineering coincides with a well-established rail network, featuring the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line serving agricultural hubs like Mitchell and Stickney.