1960 Map of Northville

About this map

Northville serves as a central hub on this 1960s prairie landscape, situated where the Chicago and North Western railroad cuts a straight north-south line through the agricultural grid. This survey was compiled by the Geological Survey as part of the Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, capturing a detailed view of Spink and Brown counties. To the west, the meandering course of Snake Creek provides a sharp contrast to the rigid section lines that define the townships of New Hope and Warner. Small agricultural settlements like Mansfield and Mellette are anchored by the rail line, reflecting the vital importance of transport to these South Dakota communities. Genealogists will find the exact placement of Fairview Cem particularly useful for tracing local family history during this era of post-war stabilization.