2017 Map of Parker

About this map

The West Fork Vermillion River and East Fork Vermillion River converge in this southeastern South Dakota landscape, shaping the development of Parker and the surrounding township. This 2017 survey illustrates the intersection of water and rail history, particularly evident in the street grid of Parker with its W Railroad St and W Sanborn St. To the north, the small settlement of Monroe sits near the edge of the Coteau des Prairies, a vast upland plateau that influences the region's drainage patterns. Local heritage is deeply etched into the land through sites such as Rose Hill Cem, Saint Christina Cem, and Greenwood Cem, which serve as permanent markers of the area's early families. The grid of county roads, including Thunder Valley Ave and Co Hwy 27, provides a precise framework for understanding the agricultural distribution of this prairie terrain.