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2017 Map of Jamesville

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Jamesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The James River meanders sharply across this Yankton County landscape, defining the character of the river valley as it passes through Jamesville and past the junction at Vedin Corner. This modern topographical survey illustrates a mature agricultural grid where section lines are maintained as gravel and paved routes, such as 297th St and 438th Ave. The distribution of burial grounds across the township, including the Braunsreuther Family Cem and the Pleasant Hill Cem, provides significant geographic anchors for genealogists studying the area's rural heritage.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Beaver Creek feeds into Beaver Lake, a localized water body surrounded by recreational access points like Beaver Beach Rd. The map also captures several smaller community cemeteries, such as Sigel Cem, Voll Cem, and Martinus Cem, which highlight the historical locations of early pioneer settlements and church congregations that have largely integrated into the surrounding farmland.