2017 Map of Turkey Ridge

About this map

Turkey Ridge rises above the surrounding plains along the boundary of Turner and Yankton Counties, anchoring a rural landscape defined by deep family roots and communal burial grounds. In this 2017 survey, the settlement of Spring Valley is flanked by several denominational landmarks, including Spring Valley Baptist Cem and Spring Valley Lutheran Cem. The map reveals a high density of small, family-named cemeteries such as Bang Cem, Carlson Cem, Elim Cem, and Ogstad Cem, offering a detailed spatial record for genealogists tracing the early homesteading families of the region. The drainage patterns of Turkey Cr, Clay Cr, and Smoky Run cut through the gridded section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how natural hydrology continues to intersect with the rigid township and range boundaries of t97n r55w and t96n r54w.