2017 Map of Bancroft West

About this map

Osceola and the southern edge of Bancroft anchor this survey of the South Dakota plains, where the grid of rural roads meets the distinctive rise of the Coteau des Prairies. This geographic feature, a high glacial plateau, creates a landscape of scattered wetlands and small basins including Osceola Lake. The drainage of the S Fork Pearl Cr meanders across the central sections, while the small settlement of Iroquois is visible on the southern boundary. Local history is marked by quiet community landmarks like the Faith Mennonite Cem and School St, which reflect the enduring agricultural character of Kingsbury and Beadle counties. The map provides a clear record of the section-line road network that has defined township transit since the late nineteenth century.