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2015 Map of Erwin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Erwin serves as the primary settlement on this Kingsbury County landscape, situated amidst the high glacial plateau of the Coteau des Prairies. The town's grid is centered around Main St and Adams St, reflecting a traditional Midwestern rail-aligned layout emphasized by the presence of Railroad St. Just north of the town center lies the Erwin Cem, a vital site for genealogical research and local history.

The surrounding terrain is characterized by the unique topography of the Coteau, featuring numerous small depressions and water bodies scattered across the township sections. A rigid network of section-line roads, such as 200th St and 438th Ave, defines the agricultural structure of the region. Notable local thoroughfares like Boss Rd connect the scattered farmsteads to the central hub at Erwin, illustrating the enduring spatial organization of rural South Dakota in the early 21st century.