2017 Map of Tulare NW

About this map

Turtle Creek and Wolf Creek meander through this agricultural prairie landscape where three South Dakota counties—Hand, Spink, and Beadle—meet. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small wetlands and depressions typical of the regional geography, organized by a strict grid of section roads including 183rd St and 190th St. Local history and genealogy are anchored by two rural burial sites, Saint John's Cem and Buffalo Cem, which serve as landmarks in the open countryside. The drainage patterns of Turtle Cr illustrate the subtle topography of this plains environment, showing how water manages the low-lying basins between established farm roads.