1951 Map of White River NE

About this map

The White River meanders sharply across the northern reaches of this territory, forming a natural boundary line between Jones and Mellette Counties. This 1951 field-checked survey reveals a rural landscape defined by wide plains and the drainage of Kaiser Creek, where the local social fabric is anchored by small country schools. Educational landmarks such as Prosperity Flats Sch and Strait Sch are clearly marked, alongside Paleck Sch further south. Near the northwestern corner, the settlement of Westover sits near the riverbanks. The map is part of a larger project for the development of the Missouri River Basin, detailing a post-war era of infrastructure and resource mapping, including several Gravel Pit operations that suggest local road-building or industrial activity during this period.