2012 Map of Ames

About this map

Ames serves as the focal point for this rural Hand County landscape, where the prairie grid is meticulously defined by a network of numbered section roads. The terrain is characterized by numerous small, scattered wetlands and depressions typical of the Missouri Coteau region. In the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, Wall Lake stands out as the most significant water feature, anchoring the local hydrology. The road system, including 215th St and 355th Ave, reveals the expansive agricultural partitioning of the land. This survey provides a clear view of the sparse settlement patterns in central South Dakota, where open space and natural basins predominate over developed infrastructure.