2012 Map of Rockham SW

About this map

Howell Cem, situated near the intersection of several section-line roads in this part of Hand County, serves as a significant landmark for genealogical research in this rural prairie landscape. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of seasonal drainages, most notably Medicine Cr in the northeast and the extensive network of N Wolf Cr which traverses the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. Garfield Peak rises as a prominent elevation point in the west, overlooking a grid of agricultural transit routes such as 179th St and 361st Ave. This map reflects the enduring section-line settlement pattern of the South Dakota plains, where small creeks like Campbell Cr and Shaefer Cr dictate the subtle contours of the land around established family-named sites.