2015 Map of Stratford

About this map

The town of Stratford occupies the heart of this Brown County landscape, situated on a flat glacial plain where a grid of rural roads meets the meandering James River. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by subtle drainage patterns, where Moccasin Cr joins the larger river system from the north while Mud Creek—also labeled as Mud Cr—flows in from the east. The settlement's street plan, including Railway Ave and Rondell Ave, suggests a layout historically tied to the regional rail corridors that once drove the local agricultural economy. For genealogists, the map identifies two significant sites: East Rondell Cem and Oakwood Cem, providing precise locations for these community landmarks. The vast section lines and townships, such as t121n r62w, underscore the enduring structure of the Public Land Survey System in South Dakota's farm country.