2017 Map of Paxton

About this map

Paxton sits at the junction of Co Hwy 11 and Co Rd 14, serving as a central point for this rural landscape along the boundary of Tripp Co and Gregory Co. The area is defined by a dendritic drainage network, with Buffalo Cr and Lute Cr carving through the prairie terrain. Significant for local history, Saint Johns Catholic Cem is located just outside the settlement, providing a genealogical anchor for the community. The map reveals a strict section-line road grid typical of the Great Plains, featuring routes like 296th St and 331st Ave. Small watercourses including Mastodon Cr and Dry Cr cross the southern and eastern portions of the township, illustrating the natural water resources that shaped early ranching and agricultural development in this part of South Dakota.