1979 Map of Sisseton

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau dominates this northeastern South Dakota landscape, rising above the surrounding plains and creating a complex network of glacial lakes and sloughs. Much of the eastern portion of the map is defined by the Sisseton Indian Reservation, with the Old Sisseton Indian Agency serving as a significant historical landmark near the community of Sisseton. The regional economy is clearly oriented around the rail lines of the Burlington Northern and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, which connect agricultural hubs like Britton, Veblen, and Langford. Significant conservation areas, including the Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge and Roy Lake State Park, underscore the importance of the region's natural hydrology, which includes prominent water bodies such as Buffalo Lake and Pickerel Lake.