2021 Map of Fairview

About this map

The Big Sioux River serves as the winding border between South Dakota and Iowa on this modern survey, defining the landscape where Fairview and Hudson are situated. The river's path is closely followed by the Jay Heath Canoe & Kayak Trl, highlighting the waterway's role in local recreation. To the east, the Rock River flows through the Iowa side of the quadrangle, eventually meeting the Big Sioux at the southern edge of the map. This area is a patchwork of rural township lines and agricultural roads, where the legacy of early settlement is preserved in sites like Fairview Cem, Eden Cem, and Sioux Cem. The map provides a contemporary record of these border communities and the natural drainage patterns of Puttee Cr as they integrate with the established grid of county highways and section lines.