2017 Map of Archer Hill

About this map

Archer Hill rises as a distinct topographical landmark amidst the agricultural grid of Aurora County in this 2017 study. The landscape is defined by its glacial prairie potholes and significant water bodies, most notably the expansive White Lake which dominates the western section. This area of South Dakota preserves a rigid Section-line road system, including routes such as Co Rd 12 and 374th Ave, which delineate the township boundaries of t104n r66w and t105n r65w. Smaller, ephemeral water features like Wilkie Slough and Scott Lake punctuate the eastern reaches, suggesting a drainage pattern typical of the Missouri Coteau region. The map captures the intersection of natural hydrology and human-imposed geometry, where local connectors like Co Rd 9 navigate between wetlands and established farm plots.