2012 Map of Salem NE

About this map

Richland Township in McCook County maintains a strictly organized agricultural grid, as documented in this 2012 survey. The landscape is defined by the intersection of north-south avenues and east-west streets, such as the crossing of 445th Ave and 255th St. This systematic land division facilitates the transport of crops across the rural plains of South Dakota. The drainage patterns of the region, marked by seasonal creek beds and intermittent water bodies, weave through the section lines, often crossing under roads like 253rd St and 442nd Ave. This layout reflects a Century of Prairie development where the section-line road remains the primary infrastructure for local farms. While the map is sparse of named settlements, it provides a precise ledger of the rural infrastructure between 251st St and 259th St, serving as a foundational record for property boundary research and land use history in the Salem area.