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1973 Map of Revillo

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Revillo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Yellow Bank River and its South Fork meander through the prairie landscape of eastern South Dakota, defining the agricultural and natural character of the region. The town of Revillo serves as a central hub, containing the Grant-Deuel Sch and the Revillo Cem. To the north, the smaller settlement of Albee is positioned along the Burlington Northern railroad, which historically facilitated the movement of grain and goods through this rural landscape.

Evidence of shifting transportation patterns is visible in the Old Railroad Grade found southwest of Revillo. Cultural landmarks like St Pauls Cem and Recaboth Cem are scattered across the townships of Adams and Vernon, providing valuable markers for local genealogy. The inclusion of the National Waterfowl Production Area highlights the importance of the region's wetlands amidst the established farming grid.