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2015 Map of Medary

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Medary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau shapes the elevation of this landscape along the border of Brookings and Moody counties. This 2015 survey reveals the residential development and recreational infrastructure surrounding the local water bodies, particularly along Northern Beach Rd and Lake Shore Dr. The Big Sioux River and its tributary, Medary Cr, wind through the eastern and central sections, defining the drainage patterns of the prairie.

Tracing the early history of the area, the map labels the site of Medary, which holds significance as one of the earliest townsite attempts in the region. Near the water, the Lake Campbell Cem serves as a vital point for genealogical research. The rigid section-line road system, including 217th St and 471st Ave, illustrates the enduring impact of the Public Land Survey System on South Dakota's modern geography.