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2012 Map of Lake Byron

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The James River meanders across this Beadle County landscape, defining the character of the terrain just east of the Huron Colony Hutterite community. The river's winding path is complemented by several significant water bodies, most notably Lake Byron in the northeast and the smaller Connors Lake and Piper Lake. These water features reflect the glacial history of the region, providing a natural focal point for local settlement patterns and seasonal activity.

Settlement is clustered around these aquatic landmarks, as seen at Byron Camp near the river’s bend. Cultural history is anchored by the Atfield Cem, located in the southern section of the map. The landscape is organized by a precise grid of rural roads, such as 401st Ave and 196th St, which serve the expansive agricultural tracts surrounding Foster Cr. This layout illustrates the intersection of communal living and traditional Great Plains farming during the early 21st century.