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1970 Map of Turkey Ridge

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Turkey Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Turkey Ridge rises above the glacial plains of southeastern South Dakota, straddling the border of Turner Co and Yankton Co. This agricultural landscape is meticulously organized into sections within the townships of Salem and Mayfield, showing the dense distribution of rural institutions that once served this prairie community. The map identifies numerous numbered schools, such as School No 99 and School No 52, alongside named facilities like Grandview Sch and Lowell Sch.

Social and religious hubs are centered around landmarks like Pearsons Corner and the Idylwilde Ch. The drainage patterns of the region are defined by Turkey Creek, Clay Creek, and Smoky Run, which carve gentle valleys through the ridge. Genealogists will find significant value in the various burial grounds, including Bang Cem, Elim Cem, and Ogstad Cem, reflecting the early settlement families of this prairie region.