1972 Map of Victor

About this map

Victor stands as the primary settlement on this Northeast South Dakota landscape, positioned along the diagonal route of the Soo Line railroad. This 1972 survey reveals a terrain defined by its complex hydrology and conservation efforts, characterized by the long, narrow corridor of Cottonwood Lake and the marshy expanses of Big Slough and Cottonwood Slough. The region is extensively managed for natural resources, as evidenced by a chain of conservation lands including the Victor State Wildlife Management Area, Crawford State Wildlife Management Area, and the dual units of Dry Run No 1 and No 2. These managed areas highlight the importance of the local wetlands within the glacial till of the Coteau des Prairies. This map provides a clear view of the rural township boundaries of Victor, Lien, and Harmon during the early 1970s.