2017 Map of Nowlin

About this map

Bad River meanders across this Haakon County landscape, defining the topography of a region marked by extensive drainage networks and broad lowlands. The small settlement of Nowlin serves as a central point of interest, situated near the intersection of Nowlin Rd and the primary east-west corridor. Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the location of Nowlin Cem and Raymond Cem, which sit north of the river near Kunkle Flat. The terrain is characterized by numerous named tributaries, including Nowlin Cr, Sarah Laribee Cr, and Witcher Holes Cr, which carve into the surrounding plains. To the south, Hay Draw and the course of Indian Cr illustrate the intricate water systems that have shaped the agricultural and ranching history of this section of South Dakota.