2012 Map of Miller Dale Colony SW

About this map

Cedar Cem stands as a quiet landmark within the rural section of Hand County, illustrating the sparse settlement patterns typical of this portion of South Dakota. The landscape is defined by a rigorous grid of section-line roads, including Lawler Rd, 347th Ave, and 216th St, which partition the prairie into large agricultural blocks. Hydrological features like Sand Cr and numerous small ephemeral depressions break the geometric regularity of the surveyed land, showing how natural drainage dictates the local topography. This 2012 survey captures the enduring character of the High Plains, where the infrastructure is built primarily to support large-scale farming and ranching, with few concentrated residential developments.