2017 Map of Fratzke Ranch

About this map

Fratzke Ranch occupies a central role in this prairie landscape of Stanley County, positioned where local routes like Blue Pl and 258th Ave converge. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage patterns of the northern plains, featuring the winding course of Lance Cr and the intermittent Lance Cr Holes. This 2017 study illustrates the persistence of ranching infrastructure and land management divisions within the Public Land Survey System, marked by sections across t6n r26e and surrounding townships. Water management in this semi-arid environment is highlighted by the presence of Brush Cr and various unnamed small tanks or ponds scattered across the rolling rangeland. The map provides a clear record of modern rural access through a network of section-line roads, including 256th Ave and 202nd St, serving the dispersed homesteads of central South Dakota.