2015 Map of Farwell

About this map

Farwell and Plano represent the quiet, grid-based agricultural communities that define the prairie landscape of eastern South Dakota. This 2015 snapshot captures the intersection of Sanborn, Davison, and Hanson counties, where the land is meticulously partitioned by township and range lines. The James River winds through the western edge of the quadrangle, while Rock Cr cuts across the southeastern corner, providing essential drainage for the surrounding farmland. Genealogists and local historians will find the Rock Creek Cem a significant landmark within this rural layout, situated south of Plano. The map's detailed road network, including routes like 244th St and 414th Ave, illustrates the persistence of the section-line road system that has governed transport and property boundaries in the region for generations.