Sykeston sits at the center of this rural Wells County landscape, organized by the winding path of Pipestem Cr and the waters of Lake Hiawatha. The map illustrates the structured grid of the northern Great Plains, where section-line roads like 50th Ave NE and 54th Ave NE delineate the expansive agricultural surroundings. Near the town center, Saint Elizabeth Cem serves as a significant landmark for local history and genealogy. The topography is defined by the subtle drainage patterns of the creek and the varied elevations around the local lake, reflecting a community deeply tied to its water sources and the surrounding prairie terrain.
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1948 · Cathay
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Fessenden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Cathay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Cathay SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Emrick
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Heaton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Dover
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Sykeston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · New Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · New Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000