2017 Map of Medary

About this map

Medary sits at the heart of this prairie landscape, where the Big Sioux River winds southward through a network of wetlands and agricultural tracts. This 2017 survey shows the transition from the eastern edge of the Coteau des Prairies down toward the river valley, a region historically vital for its water resources and grazing lands. Along the western edge, the influence of Lake Campbell is visible through features like Lakeshore Dr and Bortnem Beach Rd, pointing to the area's development as a lakeside community. Genealogists and local historians will find the East Lake Campbell Cem north of these developments, providing a fixed point of reference for early settlement families. The map also documents the modern infrastructure of Brookings County and Moody County, including the path of S Dakota Hwy 324 crossing the river near the township boundary.