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1970 Map of Roslyn

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Roslyn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Glacial waters and wetland prairies dominate this 1970 snapshot of Day County, centered on the complex shorelines of Waubay Lake and South Waubay Lake. The agricultural character of the region is punctuated by the small rail towns of Roslyn and Grenville, both situated along the path of the Soo Line. The landscape is a mix of township-defined farmland, including Grenville and Raritan townships, and protected wilderness zones like the Waubay National Wildlife Refuge.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific markers of early community life, such as the Roslyn Cem just east of town, and industrial remnants like the Gravel Pit in the western reaches of Western township. The map also captures the isolated Minnewasta Lake, surrounded by a National Wildlife Management Area, illustrating the region's historical commitment to wildlife preservation amidst the prairie.