2021 Map of Bristol West

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies, a vast glacial upland, dominates the topography of this South Dakota landscape. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of wetlands and prairie potholes, typical of this physiographic region. On the northeastern edge of the sheet, the community of Bristol sits at the intersection of local roads, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural sections. The map is a vital resource for genealogists and local historians, as it identifies small, rural burial sites such as Bethany Evangelical Cem and Sjurson Cem which are often tucked away in the open country far from town centers. These features, along with the meandering course of Mud Cr, illustrate the rural character and the historic settlement patterns of Day County in the early twenty-first century.