2012 Map of Center Point

About this map

Center Point sits at the heart of this rural landscape in Spring Valley Township, where the section-line grid of the Great Plains is punctuated by small, family-oriented landmarks and agricultural infrastructure. The territory is defined by the winding course of Turkey Cr, which cuts through the rectilinear road network of numbered streets and avenues. For those tracing family histories in Turner County, several local burial grounds are documented, including Evergreen Cem, Meldal Cem, Bethania Cem, and Hansen Cem, each serving as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads. The presence of Turkey Ridge Airport in the northern portion of the quadrangle highlights the intersection of modern aviation with the traditional grain and livestock economy of southeastern South Dakota. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring patterns of land use and the quiet significance of small prairie settlements.