2021 Map of Vayland

About this map

Vayland serves as the primary settlement anchor in this portion of Hand County, situated along the northern corridor of the map. The landscape is defined by the subtle drainage patterns of the northern plains, where E Pearl Cr and Cain Cr wind through the township sections. A significant topographic transition occurs at Majors Gulch, where the terrain breaks from the steady agricultural grid into more complex relief. This 2021 edition provides a clear view of the section lines and county road network, including Co Rd 13 and Co Rd 9, which have long dictated the movement of goods and people through this rural stretch of South Dakota. The convergence of Silver Cr in the south underscores the importance of these seasonal waterways to the local township structure.