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2021 Map of South Shore

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of South Shore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

South Shore serves as the primary settlement in this portion of the Coteau des Prairies, a high glacial plateau that defines the regional topography. The landscape is characterized by its numerous glacial lakes and prairie potholes, with Punished Womans Lake and Round Lake anchoring the northern half of the area. These water bodies, along with the N Fork Yellow Bank River, provided the essential resources for early homesteading and town development.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of the area's residents, including the Lakeview Cem situated near the lake shore and the specific location of Jellis Grave to the southwest. The presence of Punished Womans Mound provides a connection to the long-standing physical landmarks that have guided travelers through this section of the Dakotas. The map's grid of section roads, such as 157th St and 464th Ave, reflects the organized agricultural expansion that continues to shape the county's rural character.