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2017 Map of New Holland

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of New Holland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Harrison and New Holland anchor this 2017 survey of the rural South Dakota prairie, where a strictly orthogonal road grid defines the agricultural landscape of Douglas County. The map captures a region deeply connected to its local heritage, evidenced by the clustered presence of several burial grounds, including Ebenezer Cem, Harrison Cem, New Holland Cem, and Garden Valley Cem. These sites, often located near section corners or at the edges of the small settlements, serve as primary touchpoints for genealogical research in this part of the Great Plains.

Water management is central to the area's geography, with the Garden Valley Ditch and Meadow Drain providing necessary irrigation and drainage across the townships. The natural depression of New Holland Lake sits just north of its namesake settlement, offering a rare break in the geometric precision of the surrounding section lines. The presence of Co Hwy 560 and Co Hwy 23 provides the primary infrastructure connecting these small communities to the wider county network.