2012 Map of Chapelle Lake

About this map

Chapelle Lake and its surrounding prairie landscape define this section of South Dakota, where the water table and natural drainages dictate the local geography. The winding course of Chapelle Cr meanders across the southern half of the quadrangle, carving a distinct path through the grid of section lines. This survey shows a highly structured rural transport network typical of the Great Plains, where the landscape is organized by an exacting grid of roads such as 327th Ave and 199th St. The presence of the Holabird Grade indicates a legacy of planned infrastructure and historic movement through this portion of Hyde County. For those researching the environmental history of the region, the map documents the seasonal water bodies and intermittent streams that characterize the territory between 200th St and the southern boundary at 207th St.