2021 Map of Salem NE

About this map

Coteau des Prairies defines the rolling elevation of this agricultural landscape in McCook County. This high plateau, a prominent glacial landform, dominates the topography with its characteristic series of small depressions and seasonal water bodies. The land is organized by an exacting grid of section-line roads, including 251st St, Richard Ave, and 444th Ave, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System. Modern transportation infrastructure is anchored by the east-west corridor of Interstate 90, which bisects the southern half of the quadrangle. The map reveals a sparsely populated rural district where the intersection of nature and human geometry is visible in every quarter-section, providing a contemporary view of the farming patterns and road networks that have sustained this part of South Dakota for generations.