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1958 Map of Sioux City

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

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Missouri River forms the central artery of this mid-century landscape, carving a border between South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. At the bend of the river, Sioux City emerges as a regional hub, flanked by South Sioux City and Dakota City. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, including the Yankton State Hospital and numerous localized landmarks like St Johns Church and School and the Daisy Valley School.

Large tracts of land are designated as the Santee Indian Reservation, Winnebago Indian Reservation, and Omaha Indian Reservation, reflecting the complex historical geography of the Missouri valley. Transportation is dominated by major rail lines including the Chicago and North Western and Illinois Central, which served as critical lifelines for settlements such as Vermillion, Yankton, and Le Mars.