2018 Map of Shields

About this map

The Cannonball River meanders through this portion of the northern Great Plains, defining a natural corridor across the Grant Co Sioux Co line. The small community of Shields is situated in the northeastern corner of the map, serving as a primary point of reference for the surrounding rural area. Nearby, the Shields Cem provides a genealogical touchstone for local families. The landscape is characterized by a grid of rural routes, including 82nd St SW and 40th Ave SW, which navigate the elevation changes of the river valley. This 2018 survey captures the enduring rural structure of the region, where land divisions like t132n r84w and t131n r84w organize the open terrain.