2021 Map of Stangland Slough

About this map

Coteau des Prairies provides a distinct geological backdrop for this agricultural and wetland region spanning the boundary of Marshall and Day counties. The landscape is defined by the glacial depressions typical of this upland plateau, most notably the wide expanse of Stangland Slough and the waters of Opitz Lake. These water bodies and smaller marshlands are interspersed with a section-line grid of roads, including Rose Hill Rd and Alden Taler Rd, reflecting the enduring township-and-range settlement pattern of South Dakota. Near the center of the southern half, the Fron Lutheran Cem serves as a significant genealogical marker for local families, standing as a quiet landmark amidst the surrounding fields and wetlands that characterize the township of T124N R56W.