2012 Map of Lake Preston West

About this map

Lake Thompson and Lake Henry dominate this eastern South Dakota landscape, illustrating the expansive hydrology of Kingsbury County. The map details a transition in the local environment, specifically noting the Lake Preston Lakebed north of the primary settlement area. The rural infrastructure is defined by a rigid section-line road grid, including routes with descriptive local names like Twin Lakes Rd and Gooseneck Rd, which navigate the space between these significant water bodies. Aviation and civic services are represented by the Lake Preston Municipal Airport and the nearby Lake Preston Cem, situated just south of the lakebed. The map captures the agricultural character of the region, where land use is dictated by the proximity to these large, shallow prairie lakes and their shifting margins.