2017 Map of Colton

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies highland region of South Dakota serves as the backdrop for this rural survey, where the settlement of Colton anchors a landscape of agricultural sections and scattered water bodies. The terrain is characterized by numerous glacial features, including Buffalo Slough, Spring Lake, and Anderson Slough, which drain toward Colton Cr and Skunk Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the area is notably dense with small cemeteries that reflect early parish life, such as Zion Lutheran Cem, Bethania Cem, and Saint Joseph Cem. The map documents the grid-like progression of township roads and county highways like Co HWY 104 that define the border between Lake, Moody, and Minnehaha counties, providing a precise look at the rural infrastructure and the small community of Huntimer north of the main town site.