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1966 Map of Redfield SW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Redfield SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Cottonwood Lake dominates the southeastern quadrant of this prairie landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding State Game Refuge. The terrain is characterized by the rolling elevations of Exline, Wheaton, and Plato, punctuated by the distinct rise of Bald Mountain to the north. These named areas, along with the meandering course of Medicine Creek, illustrate a mid-century agricultural environment where water management was critical, as evidenced by the Gaging Station located near the southern boundary.

Local industry and infrastructure are represented by several Gravel Pits and a quiet Cem located just north of the lake. The map also clearly delineates the Hand Co Spink Co line, providing a precise record of jurisdictional boundaries and property divisions as they appeared in the 1960s. This survey was produced as part of a larger effort to develop the Missouri River Basin, reflecting the era's focus on regional land use and resource management.