2015 Map of Mitchell Lake

About this map

Pleasant View Cem sits in the northwestern corner of this Hyde County landscape, providing a specific landmark for local family historians. The terrain is defined by its subtle depressions and natural water features, most notably the wide expanse of Mitchell Lake and the smaller Lake Douglas further south. These basins are part of a larger prairie pothole region, where the hydrology dictates the local land use and road patterns. A strict grid of section lines and gravel roads, including 334th Ave, 338th Ave, and 183rd St, divides the township boundaries of t115n r72w, t115n r71w, and beyond. The placement of these routes highlights the late-stage development of this rural South Dakota territory, where the infrastructure was built to serve a sparse agricultural community.