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1973 Map of Tunerville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Tunerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Tunerville and Altamont anchor this rural landscape in the 1970s, where the prairie of eastern South Dakota is marked by a complex network of glacial wetlands and watercourses. The drainage of the Yellow Bank River and its South Fork meanders through the northern townships of Georgia and Adams, while the southern reaches are dominated by significant water bodies like Lake Alice and Conner Slough.

A strong emphasis on conservation and land management is evident through the extensive National Waterfowl Production Area and the Sharp State Public Shooting Area, indicating the region's importance for migratory birds and local sporting traditions. Genealogists may find interest in the Nelson Cem and the central Townhall, which serve as small but vital landmarks for the dispersed farmstead community. The survey also documents the path of Highway 212 as it traverses Portland and Lowe townships, connecting these remote prairie settlements.