1967 Map of Valley Springs

About this map

Valley Springs serves as the primary hub on this tri-state border map, where the boundaries of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa meet. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Beaver Creek and the steel rails of the Chicago and North Western railroad, which cuts through the northern sections near the small settlement of Manley. This 1960s survey captures the region just as the interstate highway system was being established, showing its intersection with older local infrastructure and several commercial Gravel Pits. Local history is anchored by markers such as Pleasant View Cem and Nerison Cem, while smaller locales like Benclare and Bruce mark the rural expanses. The drainage patterns of Fourmile Creek and Blood Run illustrate the hydrology of the area before modern agricultural shifts fully reshaped the prairie landscape.