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2015 Map of Springfield

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The town of Springfield sits on the northern bluffs overlooking the Missouri River and the expansive Lewis and Clark Lake, marking a significant point on the South Dakota-Nebraska border. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape shaped by both the river and the rolling uplands of Bon Homme County. The river corridor itself is protected as the Missouri National Recreation River, a designation that reflects its unique ecological and historical importance. Along the river's path, the small settlement of Running Water and the distinctive landmark of Maidens Leap provide concrete points of interest for local researchers.

Upland from the water, the terrain is etched by several drainages, including Emanuel Cr, Lost Cr, and Coffee Cr. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on the landscape, such as Saint Vincents Cem, Springfield Cem, and the more rural Emanuel Cem. The map illustrates a developed grid of local roads, such as The Bottom Rd and SD Highway 37, which facilitate access across this transition from bluff-top farmland to the wide river valley.