2015 Map of Forestburg

About this map

Forestburg sits at the intersection of local township life in Sanborn County, where the meandering course of the James River dictates the layout of the prairie landscape. The village's street grid, including W Corliss Ave and Corliss Ave, anchors a region defined by agricultural sections and natural drainage systems like Redstone Cr and Sand Cr. A notable topographic landmark, Big Mound, rises above the river valley, providing a distinct geographic marker for the area's early surveyors and settlers. The map illustrates a disciplined grid of rural roads, such as River Rd and numerous numbered avenues, which facilitated the movement of goods and people across the eastern South Dakota plains. To the southwest, County Ditch Number 4 reveals the long-standing efforts to manage the low-lying wetlands and optimize the fertile soil for farming. This 2015 survey reflects the enduring rural character and spatial organization of Floyd Township.