2017 Map of Farwell

About this map

Farwell and Plano represent the quiet rural centers of this landscape where the boundaries of Sanborn, Davison, and Hanson counties converge. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the James River in the northwest and the drainage of Rock Cr to the south. Local history is anchored at the Rock Creek Cem, a significant landmark for genealogical research in this part of South Dakota. The map reveals a strictly organized grid of agricultural section lines, including Piano Rd and several numeric avenues that facilitate travel between these small settlements. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of the section-line road system in maintaining the connectivity of the prairie's dispersed farmsteads and township communities.