2015 Map of Bowdle

About this map

Bowdle serves as the central hub of this prairie landscape on the border of Walworth and Edmunds counties. The town's grid is clearly defined by landmarks such as the Bowdle Municipal Airport and a series of surrounding historical burial sites including Redeemer Cem, Saint Paul Cem, and Ketterling Cem. To the northwest, the Nell Glueckstal Cem sits in an isolated section of the plains, reflecting the scattered nature of early settlement in this region. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Swan Lake Cr in the southwest and an extensive network of rural section-line roads, such as 322nd Ave and 132nd St. This survey highlights the spatial relationship between the concentrated municipal center and the vast, open agricultural lands that define North Central South Dakota.