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1953 Map of Philip Junction

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Grand View and Little Buffalo characterize the vast, open rangelands of the western plains in this mid-century survey of the South Dakota landscape. The map centers on the high ground north of Kadoka, where a sparse network of section lines and unimproved dirt roads connects isolated ranching interests. This 1953 field check captures a quiet period of rural development in the Missouri River Basin, marked by the intersection of Philip Junction and the presence of the Schimke Sch. The drainage of the S Fk Bad R and the headwaters of Brady Creek define the local hydrology, revealing how topography dictated the early settlement patterns of Jackson and Haakon Counties. For those researching the homesteading history of these prairie uplands, the map provides precise locations for original schoolhouses and rural crossroads long before modern highway realignments.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain