2021 Map of Greenwood Colony

About this map

The Greenwood Colony settlement anchors the upper-eastern corner of this South Dakota landscape, where the prairie is organized by a strict grid of section lines and gravel roads. Located on the boundary between Douglas and Charles Mix counties, the area is defined by its rural heritage and small-town congregations. The map reveals a cluster of religious and burial sites situated along 291st St, indicating a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads. These sites include the Zion Baptist Church and Congregational Church, each with its respective Zion Baptist Church Cem and Congregational Church Cem. Further east, the Saint Pauls Lutheran Cem and New Salem Cem speak to the diverse denominations that established roots in these townships. The terrain itself is subtly undulating, with ephemeral drainages crossing the section lines that define the agricultural character of the region.