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2010 Map of Big Stone Lake SE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Big Stone Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Big Stone Lake and the winding tributaries of the Whetstone River define this corner of Grant County, South Dakota, along the Minnesota border. The landscape is dominated by a strict grid of section roads, including 139th St and 482nd Ave, which carve through the prairie towards the lake's southern reaches. Near the shoreline, Camp Tepeetonka stands as a notable landmark overlooking the water, situated just north of the residential development at Manhattan Island.

The hydrography of the region is particularly complex where the North Fork Whetstone River and South Fork Whetstone River meander across the lower half of the quadrangle before joining the main river channel. These waterways, along with the nearby Goose Island, highlight the transition from agricultural uplands to the significant drainage basin of the Minnesota River. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the rural road network and lakefront geography during the early 21st century.