2015 Map of Bristol East

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau defines the eastern South Dakota landscape shown in this 2015 survey. This distinctive upland region is marked by numerous prairie potholes and glacial depressions, most notably Holmquist Slough and the northern reaches of Bitter Lake. The settlement pattern reflects the traditional grid of the Great Plains, centered on the small communities of Holmquist and Butler. These towns grew along the transportation corridors that follow the township lines, including CR-18 and E Main St. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies specific rural landmarks like Prairie Mound Cem and Ebenezer Cem, situated among the section lines and rolling terrain of the Coteau.