2012 Map of Akaska NW

About this map

Walworth County farmland near the Missouri River breaks defines this landscape in the early 21st century. The area is organized by an exacting grid of section-line roads, such as 300th Ave and 134th St, which facilitate access to the vast agricultural tracts of the Missouri Plateau. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of modern cartography and traditional rural land use. The drainage patterns and intermittent water bodies shown between 297th Ave and 302nd Ave reflect the semi-arid environment and natural topography of north-central South Dakota. While few named settlements appear on this specific quadrant, the road network including 135th St and 139th St provides the essential structure for tracing property boundaries and land use in this sparsely populated region.