2015 Map of Florence NW

About this map

Coteau des Prairies defines the geography of this 2015 study, illustrating the glacial highland's characteristic wetland and prairie landscape along the intersection of Day, Codington, and Clark counties. The map captures a largely rural, sectioned grid of agricultural land and numerous small potholes and basins typical of this upland plateau. Local genealogy and history are preserved through the identification of three specific burial sites: Saint Pauli Lutheran Cem, Wheatland Cem, and Goodhue Cem. The drainage patterns and road infrastructure, such as 154th St and 437th Ave, demonstrate the enduring township-and-range settlement pattern that has persisted in this part of South Dakota for generations.