1950 Map of Ree Heights

About this map

Ree Heights serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey of Hand County, situated along the Chicago and North Western railroad line. The settlement's layout is clearly defined, with the nearby Morningside Cem located just to the south. The landscape is characterized by a network of seasonal waterways including Wolf Creek, Little Wolf Creek, and Turtle Cr, which traverse the prairie terrain. To the northeast, the Lake Louise Recreational Area and Wildlife Refuge surrounds Lake Louise, indicating the importance of water management and conservation in this region. This era of South Dakota history is further documented through the locations of rural schoolhouses like Steptoe Sch and Center Sch, which were central to the scattered farming communities. The presence of numerous Flowing Wells and Windmills across the townships highlights the ongoing reliance on groundwater for agriculture and livestock in the Missouri River Basin development area.