2021 Map of Ideal
USGS Topo · Published 2021About this map
Ideal sits within a landscape defined by the drainage of Dog Ear Cr and Owl Cr, where the high plains of Tripp County meet the established section lines of the Public Land Survey System. This 2021 survey illustrates a classic South Dakota agricultural layout, organized by a precise grid of rural routes including 311th Ave and Co Rd 6140. The small settlement is anchored by the Holy Spirit Cem, a significant site for local genealogy and regional history. The topography reveals the intricate erosion patterns of the creek beds as they cut through the surrounding tableland, showing how local water sources influenced the placement of original homesteads and modern road networks.
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