2017 Map of Pelican Lake

About this map

Coteau des Prairies defines the rolling elevation of this landscape, where the southern reaches of Watertown meet the rural expanses of the Glacial Lakes region. The map captures a transition between the developing outskirts of the city and the small-scale agricultural settlements of Foley and Thomas. These areas are characterized by a dense grid of county roads, such as Co Rd 17A and Codington Co 11, which connect isolated homesteads to the region's prominent water bodies. Pelican Lake dominates the northern border, while Clear Lake and the cluster known as Five Ponds mark the southern topography. For local historians and genealogists, the presence of the Oxford Cem near Thomas provides a specific point of interest for family research within this prairie landscape, illustrating the enduring footprint of early pioneer communities in Codington and Hamlin counties.