2021 Map of Humboldt

About this map

Humboldt serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Minnehaha County, positioned atop the distinct glacial upland known as the Coteau des Prairies. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets such as West North Street and West 6th Avenue, revealing a settlement pattern closely tied to the regional transportation network. The surrounding prairie is dotted with numerous small wetlands and prominent water bodies like Beaver Lake and Lost Lake, which interrupt the regular section-line road grid. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its precise location of local burial sites, including Saint Paul Lutheran Cem, Our Lady of Lourdes Cem, and Saint Ann's Cem. The drainage of West Branch Skunk Creek further shapes the terrain, illustrating the natural watercourses that have influenced land use in this part of South Dakota.