2017 Map of Richmond NW

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Franklyn Township is defined by the winding course of Willow Creek as it meanders across the border of McPherson and Brown Counties. This 2017 survey shows the high density of prairie potholes and wetlands characteristic of the region, interspersed with a precise grid of rural roads like 373rd Ave and 114th St. Central to the area’s local history is the Willow Creek Cemetery, situated near a bend in the creek bed. The hydrology of the area is further marked by Willow Creek Lake and the intermittent drainage of Dry Run, illustrating how the natural topography dictates the placement of farmsteads and field boundaries in this portion of South Dakota.