2017 Map of Carpenter

About this map

Carpenter marks the southern reach of this prairie landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the undulating terrain of the Coteau des Prairies. This 2017 survey reveals a sparsely settled region at the intersection of Beadle, Clark, and Spink Counties, defined by a network of county roads like Co Rd 17 and Co Rd 53 that serve isolated farmsteads. The drainage of Foster Cr meanders through the central sections, while the small rural cemeteries of Union Cem and Richland Cem stand as enduring landmarks for local family historians. The map captures the persistent character of South Dakota's glaciated uplands, where section lines dictate movement and the vast open spaces of the Coteau remain largely dedicated to large-scale farming.