1950 Map of Rezac Lake NE

About this map

The intersection of Hyde, Faulk, and Hand counties defines this mid-century landscape of the Missouri River Basin. During this period, the prairie was dotted with isolated rural outposts such as Taylor Sch in the north and Staufer Sch to the south. The terrain is marked by significant topographical rises like Waters Hill and the presence of Hill Spring, reflecting a water-dependent cattle or farming economy. A notable diagonal scar across the northern townships reveals an Old Railroad Grade, showing where transportation infrastructure had already shifted or been removed by the 1950s. The map illustrates the township system with boundaries for Latham, Bryant, Banner, and Harrison, providing a clear view of the cadastral organization in this portion of South Dakota.