2021 Map of Lesterville

About this map

Lesterville serves as the central hub of this Yankton County landscape, where the rectilinear grid of section roads meets the winding course of the James River in the northeast corner. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense network of family and community landmarks, most notably a high concentration of historic burial grounds that speak to the area's pioneer heritage. From the Odessa Cem and Hoffnung Cem in the north to the Civil Cem and Klasi Cem further south, these sites anchor the rural townships. The southern reaches are drained by Beaver Cr, which meanders through the farmland south of Railroad St. This modern survey documents the persistent agricultural character of the region, preserving the exact locations of many small, scattered cemeteries such as Mueller Cem and Beadleston Cem that might otherwise be overlooked in broader geographic studies.