2021 Map of Florence NE

About this map

Bitter Lake and Goose Lake dominate the northern landscape of this region in Day County, where the sprawling prairie topography is defined by seasonal water bodies and terminal basins. The terrain is a characteristic example of the Coteau des Prairies, a highland plateau that creates a complex network of wetlands and sloughs. This particular area features Foldager Slough, illustrating the post-glacial drainage patterns common to northeastern South Dakota. The land is precisely partitioned by a grid of rural section lines, including Co Rd 30 and Co Rd 36, which facilitate travel through this agricultural and pastoral expanse. Smaller water features such as Arneson Slough and various unnamed prairie potholes further define the hydrology of this distinct geographical region.