2012 Map of Bemis

About this map

Bemis serves as the central focal point of this Eastern South Dakota landscape, situated along the intersection of 176th St and 468th Ave. The surrounding rural township structure is defined by a precise grid of section roads that facilitate movement between isolated family farms and local burial grounds. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of several community cemeteries, including Bemis Cem, Swedish Cem, Havana Cem, and Evergreen Cem, which reflect the varied cultural and immigrant heritage of Deuel County. The terrain is marked by subtle shifts in elevation, most notably at Buffalo Hill, and the presence of numerous small prairie potholes and seasonal water bodies that characterize the region's hydrography. Modern infrastructure like CO Hwy-312 connects this agricultural area to the broader county network, preserving a record of the township's layout as it stood in the early 21st century.