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2017 Map of Bruce

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bruce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bruce anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, a small prairie settlement situated near the Big Sioux River and the eastern slopes of the Coteau des Prairies. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets such as Washington St and Railway St, reflecting its historical connection to the local transportation network. Just east of the town center lies the Elmwood Cem, a key landmark for genealogical research in Brookings County.

To the west, the terrain is dominated by a series of glacial lakes and wetlands, most notably Lake Oakwood and Lake Tetonkaha. These bodies of water, along with Scout Island and Mortimer Slough, create a distinct contrast to the surrounding sectioned agricultural lands. The grid of rural section roads, including Co Rd 4 and 200th St, organizes the territory within the townships of T112N and T111N, illustrating the systematic land division of the Great Plains.