2012 Map of Platte Lake

About this map

Platte Lake dominates the southeastern portion of this Aurora County landscape, providing a primary drainage point for the surrounding prairie. The terrain is defined by a strictly organized section-line road grid, including 366th Ave and 251st St, which reflects the enduring agrarian settlement patterns of South Dakota. In the northwest, Lake Sixteen sits adjacent to the intersection of 367th Ave and 252nd St, while Platte Cr meanders southward from the main lake basin. This U.S. Geological Survey representation of the early 21st century highlights a sparsely populated area where the natural hydrology of shallow lakes and intermittent creeks dictates the placement of rural homesteads and transport corridors like Co Hwy-34.