2012 Map of Crocker SW

About this map

Glacial depressions and intermittent wetlands define the topography of this Spink County landscape during the early 21st century. The map shows a strictly organized section-line road system, where corridors like 414th Ave and 413th Ave intersect with east-west routes such as 158th St and 164th St. This grid pattern reflects the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System, which dictated the settlement and agricultural development of the eastern Dakotas. The terrain is characterized by numerous small potholes and basins, typical of the drift prairie, which dictate the winding paths of smaller local tracks where they deviate from the rigid section lines. Aside from a few isolated structures, the area remains dedicated to open-field agriculture and water management.