2021 Map of Canton

About this map

The Big Sioux River serves as the winding boundary between South Dakota and Iowa, defining the landscape where the city of Canton sits at the edge of the prairie. This 2021 topographic map documents the established infrastructure of the region, from the Courthouse in the heart of town to the Canton Municipal Airport on the northern outskirts. The terrain transition is marked by the Canton Mounds and the varying elevations along Nelson Cr and Beaver Cr, which feed into the river's main channel. Notable for researchers is the Hiawatha Asylum Cem, a site with significant historical weight, alongside the Canton Cem and Beloit Cem. The map also highlights the Jay Heath Canoe & Kayak Trl, illustrating the modern recreational use of the same river that once dictated the original settlement patterns of the village of Beloit and the surrounding agricultural townships.