2015 Map of Rutland SE

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau defines the landscape of this section of Moody County, characterized by the undulating glacial geography of eastern South Dakota. This 2015 survey reveals a strictly organized rural grid of section lines and gravel roads such as Cr-6 and 230th St. Significant for genealogical research, the map identifies two specific burial grounds: Mount Auburn Cem in the northwest and Martinson Cem near the center. The area reflects a sparse, agricultural settlement pattern where the land is primarily divided by township and range boundaries, including t107n r50w and t107n r49w. The placement of these cemeteries amidst the vast stretches of farm plots suggests the locations of earlier community hubs or family settlements that have otherwise left few footprints on the modern road network.