1980 Map of Mount Vernon

About this map

Mount Vernon serves as the primary hub of this eastern South Dakota landscape, characterized by the rigid township and range system that defined the region's agricultural development. The town's layout is closely tied to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which bisects the northern half of the area. Local landmarks such as the Quaker Cem and a nearby Gravel Pit offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family roots or industry. The terrain is marked by the meandering path of Enemy Creek, which flows south through the townships of Hopper, Dudley, and Union. This drainage system, along with the notable Radio Tower, provides essential geographic orientation across the expansive agricultural plots of Aurora and Davison counties.