2015 Map of Klondike

About this map

The Big Sioux River carves a winding path along the state boundary of South Dakota and Iowa, defining the border between Lyon County and Lincoln County. This rural landscape is anchored by the small settlements of Klondike, Granite, and Shindler, reflecting a quiet agricultural economy structured by a dense grid of range lines and section roads. The river valley is a focal point for the region's topography, where the Klondike Bridge spans the water near the mouth of Klondike Creek. Further north, Blood Run meanders toward the larger river, passing just south of Granite. Genealogists may find interest in the centrally located Grandview Cemetery, while the western edge of the map features Lake Alvin, a notable water body fed by Ninernile Creek. The terrain is characterized by gentle slopes rising from the river bottoms, with several smaller tributaries like Spring Creek feeding into the primary drainage system.