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1954 Map of Owanka

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Owanka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Chicago and North Western rail line cuts across the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring the settlement of Owanka near the banks of Boxelder Creek. This mid-century survey illustrates a sparse ranching and farming environment, where life centered around small rural institutions like the Owanka Cem and a network of country schools including Simon Sch, Wayside Sch, and Fuller Sch.

The terrain is defined by a series of drainage systems, with Pats Draw and Madison Draw carved into the plains. To the north, the small cluster of buildings at Wicksville sits near the crossing of several major routes, including Highway 14 and 16. The map reveals the intricate water management of the era, marked by numerous Windmill symbols scattered across the sections to support livestock in this arid Pennington County region.