1967 Map of Tulare NW

About this map

The intersection of Hand, Spink, and Beadle counties defines this prairie landscape as it was documented during the late 1960s. The terrain is characterized by the meandering courses of Wolf Creek and Turtle Creek, which wind through the townships of Burdette, Buffalo, and Wheaton. This survey reflects a rural economy shaped by early irrigation and water management, evidenced by the presence of a Flowing Well and various gravel extractions. For genealogists, the map identifies specific community focal points such as St Johns Ch and its accompanying St Johns Cem, alongside the Buffalo Cem. These small landmarks, along with scattered Gravel Pits and a Quarry, provide concrete evidence of local industry and social centers in a region dominated by township-grid settlement patterns and agriculture.