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2021 Map of Richland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of Richland and the winding Big Sioux River define this corner of Union County, South Dakota, near the Iowa border. The landscape is deeply carved by water, with Brule Cr, Richland Cr, and Sayles Cr creating a complex network of drainage across the townships. This 2021 survey reveals a high density of burial sites for a rural area, including Old Brule Creek Cem and the Union County Cem, which serve as significant landmarks for local family history.

A strictly gridded road system, featuring routes like 476th Ave and 318th St, provides access to the agricultural uplands above the river valley. Modern recreational use is represented by the Jay Heath Canoe & Kayak Trl along the Big Sioux, where the state boundary separates South Dakota from Plymouth County, Iowa. Other notable landmarks include Spink in the northwest and Saint Paul Cem near the river bluffs.