2016 Map of Jasper NW

About this map

The high plateau of the Coteau des Prairies defines the landscape along the border of Moody County, South Dakota, and Pipestone County, Minnesota. This 2016 survey documents a rural environment organized by a rigid section grid, where State Line Rd serves as the literal divide between the two states. The hydrology is dominated by the winding paths of Pipestone Cr and its tributary, the S Br Pipestone Cr, which cut through the agricultural fields. For those tracing family histories, the map preserves the locations of vital community landmarks, including the Lone Rock Cem in the northwest, the centrally located Salem Evangelical United Brethren Cem, and Eden Cem to the east. These sites, along with the network of secondary roads like Co HWY H and Co RD 53, reflect the enduring settlement patterns of this prairie region.