2021 Map of Mitchell Lake

About this map

Mitchell Lake and Lake Douglas are the primary focal points of this central South Dakota landscape, appearing here as they were documented in the early 2020s. The area is defined by its wide, open section lines and a grid of rural roads like 334th Ave and 183rd St that navigate the prairie terrain. Near the northwestern corner of the quadrangle sits the Pleasant View Cem, a key landmark for genealogical research and local history. The map's detailed boundary markings, including t114n r71w, reflect the persistent structure of the Public Land Survey System that has organized this agricultural region for generations. This modern topographic study by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates how the few persistent water bodies and established cemeteries remain the anchor points for this rural community amidst a vast network of section roads.