2015 Map of Lake Madison SW

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Coteau des Prairies defines the rolling upland character of this South Dakota landscape, where the E Fork Vermillion River carves a winding path through the western half of the quadrangle. The terrain is marked by the distinct settlement of the Orland Colony, situated near the intersection of 246th St and 451st Ave. This area of eastern McCook County maintains a rural agricultural structure, preserved here in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites such as Pioneer Cem and Ramsey Cem, both located along the river's eastern breaks. To the east, the landscape transitions toward Island Lake and the headwaters of N Buffalo Cr, illustrating the complex glacial drainage patterns typical of this highland region.