2021 Map of Leola SW

About this map

Glacial potholes and prairie wetlands define the landscape of the northern Great Plains along the border of McPherson Co and Edmunds Co. This 2021 survey documents the rural section-line road grid that organizes the South Dakota countryside, where Co Hwy 18 and Co Rd 16 serve as primary east-west corridors. The map provides a detailed view of the complex hydrography characteristic of the Coteau des Prairies, showing a dense concentration of small water bodies and seasonal wetlands that dictate the placement of local routes like 124th St and 363rd Ave. The lack of named settlements emphasizes the agricultural and environmental character of this region, where land usage is largely governed by the township and range divisions of t124n r67w and surrounding sections.