2016 Map of Sioux Valley

About this map

Sioux Valley and Spafford occupy the high ground of the Coteau des Prairies, a plateau that divides the drainage of the Missouri and Mississippi river systems. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Little Sioux River and the W Fork Little Sioux River, which wander through a series of prairie potholes and wetlands. This 2016 survey documents the intricate water management system of the region, featuring substantial channels like Judicial Ditch Number Thirteen and Judicial Ditch Number Twenty-eight. These man-made waterways emphasize the agricultural importance of the land, cutting through the terrain to drain the areas surrounding Rush Lake and Skunk Lake. The map preserves local heritage through the identification of rural burying grounds, including the Saint Pauls Cem, the Norwegian Cem, and the central Sioux Valley Cem.