2012 Map of Alpena

About this map

Alpena, South Dakota, occupies a landscape defined by its rigid section-line grid and the subtle meanders of prairie watercourses. The local street plan, centered on Main St and 2nd Ave, serves as the primary hub for this agricultural community. To the south, Rest Haven Cem provides a focal point for genealogical research, situated along the diagonal path of 392nd Ave. The terrain is characterized by the seasonal drainage patterns of Cain Cr in the north and the broader, more complex basin of Sand Cr that winds across the southern reaches. This modern survey, compiled from 2010 imagery, illustrates the enduring spatial organization of the Great Plains, where long avenues like 396th Ave and 398th Ave stretch across the open country, connecting isolated farmsteads to the central settlement.