2012 Map of Gayville

About this map

Gayville and the southern edge of Volin anchor this landscape in Yankton County, where the transition from higher ground toward the Missouri River valley is marked by an extensive network of drainage and water management. The flat terrain is defined by a rigid grid of rural avenues and streets, but the natural paths of Clay Cr, Turkey Cr, and Smoky Run break this regularity as they meander toward the bottomlands. Significant engineering is evident in the presence of the Clay Creek Ditch and the Yankton Clay Ditch, which work to manage the hydrology of this agricultural region. Local history is centered around the Gayville Cem and Volin Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks for these long-established farming communities. The path of Bluff Rd follows the subtle elevation changes that define the northern edge of the flood plain.