1964 Map of Montrose

About this map

The Montrose townsite serves as the central hub of this mid-1960s agricultural landscape, situated at the confluence of the East Fork Vermillion River and the Little Vermillion River. The community's spatial layout is defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad, which cuts diagonally across the township, facilitating the transport of local commodities. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure of Montrose and Greenland townships, highlighting the distribution of essential social markers such as St Patricks Cem, Montrose Cem, and School No 39. The presence of several Gravel Pit locations near the riverbanks suggests local quarrying activity, while the surrounding grid of farmsteads and sections illustrates the enduring organization of the South Dakota prairie during this era of post-war stability.