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2012 Map of Harrold

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Harrold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Saint John Cem and Medicine Hill Cem lie just south of the town center, anchoring the local history of this Hughes County community. The settlement is organized around a traditional grid that includes Railroad St and S Nixon St, reflecting a layout typical of Great Plains rail towns. Aviation plays a visible role in the local landscape, with both the Harrold Municipal Airport and the private Bollweg Farm Airport serving the area's agricultural and transportation needs.

The surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of the S Fork Medicine Knoll Cr to the south and the isolated waters of Walker Lake to the north. A vast network of section-line roads, such as 191st St and 321st Ave, carve the prairie into large agricultural tracts. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a specific moment in South Dakota's rural development, where longstanding family landmarks exist alongside modern infrastructure.