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2021 Map of Castalia

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Castalia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Castalia stands as the primary namesake settlement in this northern section of Charles Mix County, situated amidst a landscape carved by numerous drainage systems. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Platte Cr, Castalia Cr, and Dry Cr, which flow toward the massive expanse of the Missouri River to the southwest. The presence of the Friesland Cem near the center of the quadrangle provides a specific point of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking early families in the region.

Modern infrastructure and historical routes converge along the river's edge, where Lake Francis Case forms the boundary between Charles Mix and Gregory counties. The Lewis and Clark Trl follows the rugged bluffs overlooking the water, tracing a path near Lake View Dr and Valley View Dr. This survey illustrates the persistent grid of section-line roads, such as 277th St and 359th Ave, which serve the agricultural high ground between the deeply etched creek valleys.