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1952 Map of Wecota
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1952 Map of Wecota

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Wecota sits at the heart of this prairie landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural townships of Liberty, Freedom, and Emerson. The map illustrates a transitional period for regional transportation, specifically marking an Old Railroad Grade that once connected these agricultural communities to broader markets. Local life and genealogy are well-preserved through the inclusion of several one-room schoolhouses such as North Freedom Sch, Lindhorst Sch, and Kellett Sch, alongside the Immanuel Ch and its adjacent Immanuel Cem. To the east, the waters of Lake Cresbard are visible, complete with a recorded Spillway elevation. The survey provides a clear view of the section-line road network and the numerous small depressions and sloughs characteristic of the glacial till plains in this part of South Dakota.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.02 x 27.22 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain