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2021 Map of Beardsley

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Beardsley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of Beardsley sits at the heart of this Hutchinson County landscape, reflecting the grid-based agricultural development of southeastern South Dakota. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages, including S Br Lonetree Cr and Dawson Cr, which carve subtle paths through the township sections. A dense network of section-line roads, such as 282nd St and 410th Ave, organizes the prairie into a highly structured system of farmsteads and rural infrastructure.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several scattered burial sites, most notably the Christina Hensel Koth Gravesite and the Dakota City Cem. Other small cemeteries like Lake Cem and Rosenfeld Cem underscore the area's early community centers. To the north, the Parkston Municipal Airport marks a modern utility amidst the traditional rural landscape, while the multiple branches of S Br Dry Cr indicate the natural hydrology that influenced early settlement patterns.