2017 Map of Spencer

About this map

Spencer serves as the primary hub of activity in this section of the South Dakota prairie, situated along the border of Hanson Co and McCook Co. The town's grid is meticulously detailed, showing the layout from Main St and Whitman St to the surrounding rural sections. The landscape is dotted with numerous small bodies of water and wetlands, including Lake Eli to the northwest and Gross Lake and Forsch Lake to the southeast. These prairie potholes and the winding path of Wolf Creek define the local topography, which is largely organized by a rigid network of section-line roads like 253rd St and 431st Ave. Local history is anchored by the presence of Lakeside Cem near the shores of Lake Eli and the Spencer Cem located just south of the town center, providing essential landmarks for genealogical research in this agricultural region.