2012 Map of Mittelstedt Slough

About this map

Mittelstedt Slough and the surrounding prairie of Buffalo County are defined by a network of shallow basins and ephemeral water bodies characteristic of the Missouri Plateau. This landscape is marked by a rigid grid of rural section roads, including 364th Ave and 221st St, which facilitate the agricultural life of Eden Township. A primary cultural landmark in this open terrain is the Ebenezer Baptist Cem, located near the junction of several section lines, serving as a vital touchstone for local genealogy. To the south, Voneye Slough and the winding course of Crow Cr reflect the natural drainage patterns of the region. The map illustrates a contemporary rural environment where historical property boundaries and cemeteries remain the primary indicators of early settlement patterns in this part of South Dakota.