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2021 Map of Pelican Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pelican Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pelican Lake and the surrounding glacial highlands of the Coteau des Prairies dominate this portion of eastern South Dakota. This 2021 survey illustrates the rural landscape between the southwestern edge of Watertown and the smaller settlements of Foley and Thomas. The map records a transition from residential developments near the lake's eastern shore, such as those along Air Haven Rd, to the more traditional section-line road network defining the agricultural interior.

Genealogists and local historians can find the Oxford Cem located near the southern boundary, adjacent to the hamlet of Thomas. The terrain is characterized by numerous prairie potholes and wetlands, including Goose Lake, Clear Lake, and the cluster known as Five Ponds. Recreational footprints are visible through features like the Pelican Prairie Trl and Archery Trl, while the Codington and Hamlin county line bisects the southern reaches of the quadrangle.