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1962 Map of Sioux Falls West

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Sioux Falls West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Skunk Creek winds through the western outskirts of the growing city of Sioux Falls, marking a landscape in the midst of post-war suburban and industrial expansion. The city's reach is evidenced by the concentration of public and private institutions on the eastern edge of the sheet, including the VA Hospital, Childrens Home, and Boys Ranch. Educational growth is clear with the appearance of O'Gorman High Sch and several neighborhood schools like Addams Sch.

Beyond the city limits, the rural character of Benton and Wayne townships remains, anchored by the small settlement at Ellis and family-named landmarks like Ellis Corner. Transportation networks define the area's economy, from the extensive rail lines of the Chicago and North Western and Great Northern to the aviation hub at Foss Field. Scattered Gravel Pits along the creek beds highlight the local extraction industries supporting the region's development.