2017 Map of Iron Shell Flat West

About this map

Iron Shell Flat anchors the landscape of the South Dakota plains, situated along the jurisdictional boundary of Bennett and Todd counties. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a sparsely settled region defined by its hydrography and agricultural grid. The drainage of Cut Meat Cr in the north and the winding path of Running Enemy Cr in the south suggest the undulating terrain of the northern Great Plains. For genealogists and local historians, the placement of Saint Mary's Cem on the eastern edge of the flat provides a specific point of interest in an area otherwise characterized by sectional lines and secondary routes like Hc 77 and Co Line Rd W. The map documents the persistent layout of Public Land Survey System townships, including t37n r33w, in the early 21st century.