2015 Map of Chelsea

About this map

Chelsea serves as the primary hub of this eastern South Dakota prairie landscape, situated near the intersection of 372nd Ave and 153rd St. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of significant water bodies and drainage systems, including the sprawling Alkali Lake to the southeast and the twin basins of North Scatterwood Lake and South Scatterwood Lake on the western edge. These features, along with the meandering course of Snake Creek, indicate a landscape shaped by glacial depressions common to the James River Valley region. The map captures a strictly organized section-line road grid, where routes like 148th St and 374th Ave define the boundaries between Faulk, Edmunds, Brown, and Spink counties. This intersection of four county lines provides a rare look at the jurisdictional convergence in a rural agricultural setting during the early 21st century.