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2015 Map of Eureka West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Eureka sits at the edge of the Missouri Coteau, where the prairie landscape is marked by a high density of glacial potholes and small basins. This 2015 survey shows the town's position in eastern South Dakota near the Campbell Co and McPherson Co boundary, a region historically defined by its German-Russian heritage and agricultural endurance. The town's infrastructure includes the Eureka Municipal Airport to the northwest and several recreational and spiritual landmarks, such as Eureka Lake and the Church of God.

The surrounding rural sections are organized by a strict grid of gravel roads like 112th St and 327th Ave. These roads provide access to local cemeteries, including Zion Cem, and various water features like Hausauer Lake and the meandering Spring Cr. The map details a landscape where small-scale water management and local aviation support the enduring agrarian community of the northern Great Plains.