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1985 Map of Webster

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Webster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Webster serves as a central hub on this 1985 planimetric study, surrounded by a complex network of glacial wetlands and agricultural lands. The landscape is heavily defined by conservation efforts, with numerous State Game Production Area and National Waterfowl Production Area parcels interspersed between small farming communities. To the east, the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation spans the border of Day Co and Roberts Co, emphasizing the region's diverse jurisdictional history.

Transportation and industry are marked by the Burlington Northern railroad, which connects settlements like Andover, Bristol, and Holmquist. Significant water bodies including Waubay Lake, Bitter Lake, and Enemy Swim Lake dominate the northeastern portion of the map, while the Waubay National Wildlife Refuge provides a protected corridor for local fauna. This map offers a clear view of the rural infrastructure of the mid-1980s, from the Webster Municipal Airport to remote crossroads like Lily and Crocker.