2015 Map of Carpenter

About this map

Carpenter sits at the southern edge of this landscape where the boundaries of Spink, Clark, and Beadle counties converge. The terrain is defined by the Coteau des Prairies, a vast plateau that shapes the drainage and elevation of this agricultural region. The map reveals a strictly organized section line road system, including routes like 182nd St and CR-45, which partition the land into the traditional township and range grid. Local heritage is anchored by two established burial grounds, Union Cem to the west and Richland Cem further east, serving as the primary genealogical markers for the rural families who settled these sections. This survey provides a clear view of the high-plains geography before modern expansion, focused on the intersection of rural life and the physical limits of the plateau.