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2015 Map of Enemy Swim Lake West

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Enemy Swim Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The glacial waters of the Coteau des Prairies plateau dominate this South Dakota landscape, characterized by a complex network of lakes and marshes in the Enemy Swim District. Enemy Swim Lake sits at the center of the region, featuring Parker Island and connecting to surrounding water bodies like Pickerel Lake and Waubay Lake. The arrangement of these basins suggests the erratic drainage patterns of the prairie coteau, where many waters like Swan Pond and Dahling Slough are landlocked or seasonally fluctuating.

Evidence of the area's spiritual and cultural history is visible in landmarks such as Saint Joseph's Catholic church and its associated Saint Joseph's Catholic Cem near the northern edge. Farther south, the Blue Dog Grave provides a specific point of genealogical and historical interest. The road network, including the Waubay Refuge Entrance Rd, provides access to these waterfront areas, while section lines like 135th St and Keeble Ave define the agricultural grid surrounding the larger lakes.