2021 Map of Marvin

About this map

Marvin sits within the complex glacial topography of the Coteau des Prairies, a high plateau rising above the surrounding plains. This 2021 survey documents the small settlement and its surrounding agricultural landscape in northeastern South Dakota, marking the border between Roberts and Grant counties. The map is particularly useful for genealogists, as it identifies several distinct burial sites including Eastman Cem, Osceola 1 Cem, and Osceola 2 Cem, along with the Blue Cloud Abbey Cem to the southeast. The section-line road network, including 462nd Ave and County Highway 2, cuts across the varied elevation of the Coteau, leading toward the Twin Lakes at the southwestern edge of the quadrangle. This detailed look at the rural township structure captures the enduring placement of these community landmarks within a sparsely populated prairie environment.