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1951 Map of Ree Heights NE
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1951 Map of Ree Heights NE

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The rolling plains of Hand County, South Dakota, are depicted here in a mid-century landscape defined by rural education and small-scale drainage. This terrain is marked by a network of ephemeral watercourses including the winding path of Lost Creek and the southern flow of Wolf Creek. These seasonal streams shaped the settlement patterns of the early 20th century, where local life centered around the section-line roads and country schoolhouses that anchored the farming community. Map readers can identify specific centers of community life such as Eaton Sch, Haas Sch, and Prairie View Sch, which served the surrounding townships of Florence and Alden. The presence of the Alden Cem provides a genealogical anchor for the area, while the township boundaries of Fairview, Howell, Greenleaf, and Alpha illustrate the formal organization of this prairie landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain