1953 Map of Wendte

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad cuts across the northern terrain of this mid-century survey, paralleling the winding course of the Bad River. The small settlement of Wendte serves as a primary point of reference in this sparsely populated landscape where the drainage network of Tomahawk Creek, Deep Creek, and Plum Creek dictates the movement of people and livestock. A notable Ford and a Flowing Well highlight the critical importance of water access in this region of South Dakota.