2017 Map of Castalia

About this map

Castalia and the surrounding drainage basins of Charles Mix County meet the northern reaches of the Missouri River in this detailed topographic study. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent of numerous creeks—including Platte Cr, Cedar Cr, and Dry Cr—as they carve southward toward Lake Francis Case. This geography creates a complex series of draws and ridges that contrast with the more regular grid of county roads like 277th St and 359th Ave. Local history is preserved at sites like Castalia Cem and Friesland Cem, which sit atop the higher plateaus. Modern recreation and historical travel intersect where the Lewis and Clark Trl follows the contours near the water's edge, documenting a region where the vast Missouri River reservoir system continues to shape the agricultural and natural environment.