2015 Map of Howard NE

About this map

Cloverleaf Colony and the agricultural lands of Kingsbury and Miner Counties define this rural landscape on the edge of the Coteau des Prairies. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of glacial wetlands and depressions, drained by the meandering path of the W Fork Vermillion River and Rock Cr. The map reveals a strictly organized grid of rural roads, such as 220th St and CR-4, which provide access to isolated farmsteads and specialized sites like the Lee Airport. This 2015 survey reflects a classic Great Plains settlement pattern where the natural hydrology of the Coteau intersects with a rigid township and range system, highlighting the long-standing importance of water management and transport in eastern South Dakota.