2017 Map of Dempster

About this map

Dempster serves as the primary settlement within this section of the Coteau des Prairies plateau, a region characterized by its glacial upland topography. The township layout is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and county roads, including Co RD B and Co RD S, which connect isolated farmsteads and agricultural plots. The eastern edge of the quadrangle marks the boundary between Hamlin and Deuel Counties, where the headwaters of Hidewood Cr begin their descent from the plateau. To the west, the Big Sioux River meanders through the valley, providing a vital water source for the surrounding prairie. Local history is anchored by several rural landmarks, most notably the Hamlin Reformed Church and its associated cemetery, along with the Bemis Cem near the northern border, preserving the genealogical footprint of the area's early settlers.