2012 Map of LaBolt

About this map

LaBolt sits at the center of this Grant County landscape, where the agricultural grid of eastern South Dakota meets the winding drainage of the S Fork Yellow Bank River. The settlement pattern is anchored by its local landmarks, including LaBolt Cemetery just east of town and Bethel Cemetery to the west. A high concentration of section roads, such as Co Hwy-28 and various numbered avenues like 473rd Ave, defines the local geography and provides access to the scattered water bodies that dot the prairie. Notable hydrologic features like LaBolt Lake and the marshy expanse of Mud Lake provide a sharp contrast to the precise rectilinear layout of the surrounding farms and homesteads. This 2012 survey captures the enduring rural character of the region, showing how the natural hydrology of the river forks continues to shape the placement of roads and property boundaries.