2015 Map of Thomas Lake

About this map

Thomas Lake and Spring Lake anchor this Hyde County landscape, where the prairie is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and gravel routes. In this rural stretch of South Dakota, the local economy and transportation are marked by private aviation facilities such as Gary Myers Airport and Ralph Myers Airport, reflecting the region's reliance on air travel for agricultural and personal connectivity. The presence of Spring Lake Cem along 179th St provides a specific point of interest for genealogists, marking the resting place for local families in this sparsely populated township. The map details the precise township and range divisions, including t116n r73w and t116n r72w, illustrating how the Public Land Survey System structured the development of these plains. County roads like CR-649 and CR-645 intersect the various numbered streets, forming the primary network for those navigating between the isolated farmsteads and the lakes that dot the horizon.