2021 Map of Polo

About this map

Polo serves as the primary community anchor in this 2021 survey of Hand County, South Dakota. This section of the Great Plains is defined by a grid of agricultural section lines and seasonal waterways, including the winding course of Matter Cr and Schaefer Cr. Genealogists and local historians will find significant data in the location of religious landmarks, specifically Saint Michaels Cem to the north and Mount Calvary Cem located near the town center. The landscape is dotted with numerous small prairie potholes and larger water bodies like Dienslake Lake and Costigan Slough, which reflect the region's natural drainage patterns. The map detail highlights how the local road network, including Co Rd 4 and 180th St, has historically shaped the movement of people and livestock across these townships.