1977 Map of Springfield

About this map

The Missouri River dominates this orthophotograph, winding southeast through a braided channel system defined by broad sandbars and shifting islands. Along the northern bluffs, the settlement of Springfield sits at the edge of the upland plateau, its established grid of streets and buildings contrasting with the complex, organic textures of the river valley below. Produced in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this 1977 aerial survey captures the distinct transition between the high, rectangular agricultural fields of South Dakota and the rugged, uncultivated drainages that drop toward the water. The imagery provides a clear view of the mid-century shoreline and the intricate network of farm roads and land divisions that define the rural landscape surrounding the town.