2017 Map of Freeman SE

About this map

Turkey Ridge Creek winds through this section of Turner County, cutting across a landscape defined by its agricultural heritage and rural settlement patterns. The map highlights the foundational role of faith and family in this South Dakota prairie, evidenced by the numerous burial sites that anchor the townships. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of Salem Zion Cem, the Unruh Family Cem, and West Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks for early settlers. The township grid is clearly delineated, with routes such as S Dakota Hwy 44 and Co Hwy 32 providing the primary arteries through the farmland. These roads connect the disparate farmsteads and cemeteries like Turkey Valley Cem, illustrating the organized expansion and community structure of the late 20th-century Great Plains.