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1972 Map of Wendte SW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Wendte SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

White Clay Creek and its East Branch carve a winding path through this portion of Jones County, defining a landscape of high plains and drainage systems. The map reflects a rural South Dakota geography organized by large townships, including Van Metre, Banner, Union, and Kolls. These divisions speak to the early 20th-century settlement patterns of the region, where wide-open spaces were segmented for ranching and agriculture.

Local landmarks are sparse but significant, most notably Immanuel Ch, which serves as a vital community anchor in the northern section near the creek. To the northeast, the terrain is further shaped by Herd Camp Creek. This survey captures the area in the early 1970s, documenting the network of unimproved roads and section lines that provide the only terrestrial navigation through these expansive grasslands.