2021 Map of Phantom Lake

About this map

Lake Creek and its broad, marshy basin dominate this portion of the northern Great Plains, creating a complex wetland environment in Bennett County. The drainage network is further defined by Elm Cr in the central portion of the quadrangle and the namesake Phantom Lake near the southeastern corner. This landscape reflects the sparse, rural nature of the South Dakota prairie, where life centers around the primary corridor of Hwy 18. Historically significant sites for local families and genealogists include Our Lady of the Lake Cem, which stands near the intersection of the highway and Oridle Ln. Local travel is facilitated by a network of secondary routes such as Tuthill-Eli Rd and Eli Rd, tracing paths through the open terrain between the major creek beds.