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1953 Map of Philip

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Philip
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Bad River and South Fork Bad River anchors this 1953 survey of the Haakon County region. At the heart of the landscape lies the town of Philip, a vital junction where the Chicago and North Western railroad meets Highway 14 and Highway 73. This era captures a rural hub defined by its water management and infrastructure, featuring Waggoner Lake, Sunshine Lake, and a Radio Range Station situated just north of the town site.

Local landmarks provide a detailed record for genealogists and historians, including the Masonic Cem and rural educational centers such as Sunshine Sch and Jones Sch. The surrounding terrain, labeled as Sheldon, is marked by numerous windmills and small tributaries like Mexican Creek and Grindstone Creek, reflecting the importance of water access for the ranching and agricultural operations that shaped this part of South Dakota in the mid-20th century.