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1957 Map of Rockport Colony

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Rockport Colony
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The James River meanders dramatically through this mid-century landscape in South Dakota, carving deep oxbows and loops across the prairie. The river serves as a central artery for the region, bordered by an extensive Levee system designed to manage seasonal flows. This 1957 survey highlights the communal settlements of Rockport Colony and Rosedale Colony, which dominate the western and central portions of the map.

Evidence of shifting rural life is visible in the distribution of educational buildings, from active sites like School No 4 and School No 3 to a specific School (Abandoned) south of the river. The topography is defined by the intersections of several townships, including Rosedale, Wayne, Worthen, and Beulah. To the north, Hanson Lake and the winding Bloom Creek contribute to the intricate drainage network of this Missouri River Basin environment.