2012 Map of Polo

About this map

Polo anchors this portion of Hand County, situated amidst a grid of section-line roads and a network of seasonal prairie drainages. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Matter Cr, Schaefer Cr, and N Wolf Cr, which create subtle breaks in the agricultural geometry of the plains. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of Saint Michaels Cem and Calvary Cem provides specific points of interest near the settlement. To the east, the terrain opens into larger wetland features like Costigan Slough and Dienslake Lake, illustrating the typical hydrology of the South Dakota prairie where water collects in shallow depressions. The map details the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, showing how modern county roads such as 354th Ave and 174th St follow the legacy of the original land surveys.