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1950 Map of Wessington NE
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1950 Map of Wessington NE

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The prairie landscape of Beadle County is defined by the winding course of Cain Creek and the intricate wetlands around Bracken Slough and Norwegian Lake. This 1950 survey highlights the rural organization of the South Dakota plains, divided into townships such as Wessington, Wolsey, Whiteside, and Allen. The map reveals a community structured around scattered rural education sites, including Neeman Sch, Pault Sch, and Updike Sch, along with a centralized Town Hall. Transportation and water access are central to the area's development, evidenced by the convergence of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, alongside functional landmarks like a Windmill and a Flowing Well that supported the agricultural economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain