2015 Map of Herrick

About this map

The town of Herrick serves as the central hub of this Gregory County landscape, situated near the northern edge of the survey where Sparks Ave and Herrick Ave intersect. The surrounding prairie is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the winding path of Ponca Cr and the eponymous Herrick Lake. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Herrick Cem just south of the main settlement and the Ponca Creek Cem further south. The land is carved by numerous drainages including Blue Eyes Cr, Hay Cr, and the notably named Oscar Micheaux Cr, reflecting the diverse naming traditions of the South Dakota plains. A systematic grid of section roads like 296th St and 300th St overlays the terrain, illustrating the organized agricultural development of the region.