2015 Map of Tea

About this map

Sioux Falls and the growing community of Tea are the focal points of this 2015 survey, documenting the northward expansion of suburban development and industrial aviation in the region. The landscape transitions from the urbanized southern edge of the city, featuring the Colorado Technical University of Sioux Falls, into the productive agricultural terrain of the Coteau des Prairies. Transport and infrastructure are prominent, with the corridor between the Marv Skie-Lincoln County Airport and the private Chris Hofer Landing Strip indicating the importance of local aviation. Drainage patterns across the plains are defined by the meandering courses of Ninemile Cr and Beaver Cr. This map also records the rural heritage of the area, anchored by the Tea Cem south of the town center, providing a clear view of how modern street grids and interstate access have reshaped the traditional township boundaries of Lincoln and Minnehaha counties.