2017 Map of Academy

About this map

Academy stands as a focal point in this section of Charles Mix County, situated atop the plains north of the Missouri River. The landscape is defined by the incision of Snake Cr and Fivemile Cr, which carve through the terrain toward the expansive waters of the Missouri River, here forming Lake Francis Case. This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring rural structure of the region, where the Platte Colony and the LaRoche Cem reflect the social and ancestral history of the prairie. The southern edge of the map features the Platte-Winner Bridge, a critical piece of infrastructure connecting the county across the wide river valley. Local hydrology is further marked by Academy Lake, providing a distinct contrast to the surrounding agricultural grid of roads like 354th Ave and 270th St.