2012 Map of Stangland Slough

About this map

Fron Cem sits near the center of this Marshall County landscape, serving as a primary point of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The terrain is defined by the prairie pothole region's characteristic hydrology, dominated by the sprawling Stangland Slough and Opitz Lake in the northeastern corner. The section-line road grid, including Rose Hill Rd and Co Hwy 5, reflects the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System, which organized the rural settlement of South Dakota. While few structures are named, the presence of family-named routes like Al Dentaler Rd suggests the long-standing agricultural heritage of the area. This 2012 survey provides a clear look at the intersection of modern county infrastructure, such as Co Rd 19, and the natural wetlands that have shaped the region's land use for generations.