2015 Map of Flandreau NW

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau defines the undulating landscape of this border region between Brookings and Moody counties. The central drainage is dominated by the meandering course of the Big Sioux River, which flows southward through the heart of the township. This agricultural area is partitioned by a rigid grid of section roads, including CR-4 and 222nd St, reflecting the persistent influence of the Public Land Survey System on South Dakota's rural development. A singular genealogical landmark, the Yeo Cem, sits in the northern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a quiet marker of the early families who settled this prairie. In the upper reaches, the smaller Medary Cr joins the larger river system, illustrating the natural water management of the glacial upland.