2012 Map of Macs Corner SE

About this map

Elm Cr meanders through this section of Hand County, defining the drainage patterns of an open prairie landscape dominated by a strictly regulated section-line road grid. The map captures the rural character of the region in the early 21st century, where large-scale agricultural activity is supported by a network of gravel and dirt routes such as Lawler Rd and Green Valley Rd. The scarcity of named landmarks highlights the expansive nature of the South Dakota plains, where the intersections of roads like 341st Ave and 208th St serve as the primary navigational markers for residents and land managers. This survey is particularly useful for understanding modern land use and drainage in a part of the state where water courses like the Elm Cr are the most significant natural interruptions to the human-imposed geometry of the township and range system.