2015 Map of Vayland

About this map

Vayland serves as the central hub of this Hand County landscape, where the prairie begins to break into the drainage systems of the James River basin. The terrain is defined by the subtle but significant topography of Majors Gulch, which cuts through the central sections of the quadrangle. Water distribution is seasonal and rhythmic, marked by the winding paths of Silver Cr, Cain Cr, and E Pearl Cr. This 2015 survey illustrates the enduring grid of the Public Land Survey System, with a network of numbered avenues and streets like 369th Ave and 200th St that dictate the movement of agriculture and commerce. The map reflects a classic South Dakota settlement pattern where small crossroads and drainage features remain the primary landmarks across the wide-open plains.