2012 Map of Enemy Swim Lake West

About this map

Glacial waters dominate this landscape in Day County, where the sprawling basins of Enemy Swim Lake and Waubay Lake meet a complex network of wetlands and smaller ponds. The shoreline of Pickerel Lake to the northeast reveals the small settlement of South End, while the interior of the quadrangle is defined by significant sloughs and ponds, including Dahling Slough and Phragmites Pond. This area represents a critical intersection of natural hydrology and indigenous history, evidenced by the presence of the Saint James Indian Cem near the western shores of Enemy Swim Lake. Local family and community roots are further anchored by the Saint Joseph's Catholic Cem near the north end of the sheet. The map details a transition from open water bodies like Minnewasta Lake and Hillebrands Lake to the structured grid of rural roads and lake access points that facilitate travel through this water-rich prairie region.