1916 Map of Peever

Transportation during this era was dominated by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul (Sisseton Branch) railroad and the Great Northern line, which connected these remote agricultural communities. Local life is heavily documented through a dense network of country schools, such as Windom School, Erdman School, and Ogram School, indicating a well-distributed rural population. The survey also highlights the drainage patterns of numerous creeks like Goodwill Creek and Agency Creek, providing a detailed look at the watershed before modern agricultural alterations.