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1962 Map of Sioux Falls East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Sioux Falls East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Big Sioux River and its Diversion Canal define the northern and eastern edges of Sioux Falls in this 1960s study, updated to show the city's early 1970s expansion. The dense urban center features a concentration of civic and educational landmarks, including Augustana College, Sioux Falls College, and the School for the Deaf. The city's northern industrial and municipal footprint is marked by the State Prison and State Prison Farm, while Foss Field serves the region's aviation needs.

To the east, the Cactus Hills rise above the river valley, providing a natural barrier near the Cactus Hills Country Club. Transportation networks are heavily represented by the junction of the Burlington Northern, Chicago and North Western, and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, reflecting the area's role as a major Upper Midwest transit hub. Outside the main city, the settlement of Brandon and the Woodlawn Cemetery offer points of interest for local historians.