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1973 Map of Morris Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Morris Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The boundary between Sanborn and Miner Counties cuts through a landscape defined by prairie wetlands and small water bodies in the 1970s. This agricultural and conservation-focused region is anchored by Morris Lake, which is surrounded by the Morris Lake State Public Shooting Area. Other significant water features like O'Neal Lake and Glee Lake sit among the townships of Clinton, Ravenna, and Beaver.

Evidence of rural community life is centered around Beulah, home to Beulah Ch. The map also captures several points of interest for genealogists, including Fedora Cem at the northern edge and Farwell Cem to the south. Water management for farming is visible through various named landmarks such as Dry Run, Jim Creek, and multiple Flowing Wells, illustrating the reliance on local aquifers and natural drainage in this part of South Dakota.