2017 Map of Enemy Swim Lake West

About this map

Enemy Swim Lake and the surrounding glacial waters dominate this landscape on the Coteau des Prairies plateau. The map details a complex hydrologic network of large lakes and smaller basins like Phragmites Pond and Dahling Slough, reflecting the unique terminal moraine topography of Day County. Local heritage is marked by several significant landmarks, including the Saint Joseph's Catholic Cem near the northern shore of Pickerel Lake and the Blue Dog Grave located south of the main lake body. Recreational and conservation elements are evident in the Bur Oak Boulevard Trail and the various arms of the water bodies, such as Wingate Arm and Swan Pond. This 2017 survey reveals how modern section roads like 442nd Ave and Co Rd 7 navigate around the numerous sloughs and lakes that define the eastern South Dakota plains.