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2012 Map of Isham Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Isham Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The rolling plains of Jerauld County are defined by a network of intermittent drainage and rural section lines in this early 21st-century landscape. Isham Lake sits in the southeast corner, a focal point for the local hydrology alongside the meandering paths of Smith Cr and Sayles Cr. The area is marked by a rigid grid of gravel and dirt roads, including 366th Ave and 234th St, which trace the township and range boundaries established over a century prior.

Genealogists will find historical continuity in the presence of Salem Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem, which anchor the sparsely populated countryside. These landmarks, along with the distinct E Fork Smith Cr, offer reference points for those tracing family ties to the prairie farmsteads of South Dakota. The map captures the enduring agricultural character of the region, where the natural watercourses still dictate the placement of local infrastructure.