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1950 Map of Wessington NE
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1950 Map of Wessington NE

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Cain Creek and its tributaries wind through this agricultural landscape in Beadle County at mid-century, following the drainage patterns of the Missouri River Basin. The territory is organized by the rural townships of Whiteside, Allen, Wessington, and Wolsey, where small schoolhouses like Neeman Sch, Pault Sch, and Updike Sch served the surrounding farmstead families. The transport network is anchored by two major rail corridors: the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific. Notable water features and landmarks include the marshy Bracken Slough, the Norwegian Lake in the southeast corner, and a Flowing Well located near a local Town Hall, reflecting the groundwater reliance of the Beadle County prairie during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain