
The glacial landscape of the Coteau des Prairies defines this portion of the Dakotas, characterized by a high density of wetlands and depressions. Dominating the southern terrain, Swan Lake sits amidst a network of smaller water bodies like Mud Lake and Long Lake. This 2021 survey reveals a traditional township-and-range grid system where local life is centered around rural landmarks and section-line roads. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Highland Cem and Hosanger Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the area's agricultural community. The map also delineates the boundary between Day County and Clark County, providing a precise record of how these glacial prairies are managed across county lines in the modern era.
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1953 · Milbank
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Milbank
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Waubay SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Lily
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Webster
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Swan Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Bradley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Bristol East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Florence NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Wallace
USGS Topo · 1:24,000