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2012 Map of Rutland

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rutland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Rutland stands as the primary hub of this eastern South Dakota landscape, organized around a rigid section-line road grid. The settlement is defined by Main St and School St, reflecting a classic prairie town layout where local infrastructure and community life converge. The surrounding geography is characterized by numerous glacial depressions and waterways, including the winding Battle Cr and Bachelor Cr.

Large water bodies such as Milwaukee Lake, Pelican Lake, and Green Lake dominate the rural terrain, illustrating the region's complex natural drainage system. To the south, Lake Park Cem provides a point of genealogical interest, while topographic features like Macey Hill and the adjacent Zimmerman Slough offer insight into the local elevation and wetlands. The map traces a network of numbered avenues and streets that connect these natural features to the agrarian life of the township.