1971 Map of Winfred SE

About this map

Little Vermillion River and the Fk Vermillion R wind through this eastern South Dakota landscape, defining the agricultural and hydrological character of the region in the early 1970s. The terrain is marked by the distinct townships of Clarno, Brookfield, Sun Prairie, and Richland, where the rural infrastructure includes the Center settlement and its nearby Townhall. This map records a highly managed natural environment, visible through the multiple designated plots of the National Waterfowl Production Area and the industrial activity at several Gravel Pits. A Gaging Station along the river highlights the importance of water monitoring in this prairie drainage system, while the section lines and field boundaries illustrate the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in organizing the Dakotas' farmland.