2021 Map of Howard

About this map

Howard serves as the central hub of this Miner County landscape, anchored by the Miner County Courthouse at the intersection of E Howard Ave and S Main St. The settlement pattern reflects the traditional agrarian grid of eastern South Dakota, with the town of Vilas situated just to the west. This area is part of the Coteau des Prairies, a vast plateau that influences the local drainage. The West Fork Vermillion River meanders through the eastern sections, while numerous small wetlands and depressions characteristic of this glacial upland dot the townships. Genealogists can identify local burial sites including Saint Joseph's Cem, Saint John's Cem, and the IOOF Cem. The transportation network is defined by a dense grid of section-line roads, such as 233rd St and Co Hwy 8, supporting the region's long-standing agricultural focus.