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2017 Map of Crooks

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Crooks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Crooks and the smaller community of Lyons anchor this modern survey of Minnehaha County's agricultural landscape. Situated atop the Coteau des Prairies, the terrain is defined by a gentle glacial upland that influences the local drainage patterns of Willow Cr and Springwater Cr. These waterways eventually feed toward the Big Sioux River, which appears along the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the preservation of rural landmarks, including the West Nidaros Lutheran Church Cem and the Benton Lutheran Cem. The map's grid-like road system, featuring routes like Co Hwy 126 and Co Hwy 130, illustrates the enduring structure of South Dakota's township and range divisions. The proximity of these quiet settlements to the growing Sioux Falls area is evident in the developing residential streets near Crooks, such as Andrew Dr and Park Dr.