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1951 Map of Wessington SW
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1951 Map of Wessington SW

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The Hand Co Beadle Co boundary line bisects this agricultural landscape as it appeared in the mid-century, defined by a network of rural school districts and township divisions. Local education is anchored by several named institutions, including McNeil Sch, Sand Creek Sch, and McGillvery Sch, which serve the surrounding farming families. To the south, Domsch Sch and Watson Sch further illustrate the high density of small-scale schoolhouses that once dotted the plains. The terrain transitions through named townships such as Rose Hill and Sand Creek, while the hydrology is dominated by the meandering paths of Sand Creek and Silver Creek. Evidence of early settlement is found in the scattered farmsteads and a solitary Cem marking the quiet corners of Wessington and Burroak.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain