2015 Map of Chapelle Lake NW

About this map

The rolling plains of central South Dakota are defined here by the winding course of Chapelle Cr, which meanders across the lower half of the landscape. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation highlights the sparse, rural nature of the border between Hughes County and Hyde County. The area is partitioned by a strict grid of section lines and gravel roads, including north-south corridors like 321st Ave and east-west routes such as 199th St. The terrain is dotted with numerous small, unnamed prairie potholes and depressions, characteristic of this glaciated region. This survey captures the enduring agricultural character of the territory, showing how the drainage of Chapelle Cr remains the primary topographic influence on a land largely shaped by the Public Land Survey System.