2015 Map of Vayland NW

About this map

Turtle Creek winds through the heart of Hand County, defining the drainage patterns of this central South Dakota landscape. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by its water features, where small basins like Jones Lake and Pearl Lake collect amidst a grid of rural section roads. The landscape is a classic example of the Great Plains' rectangular survey system, with roads like 364th Ave and 200th St carving the prairie into neat agricultural blocks. In the eastern portion, the headwaters of West Pearl Creek and East Pearl Creek create subtle topographical variations. This map is particularly useful for those tracing family land holdings or the evolution of rural infrastructure, as it documents the exact placement of prairie roads and local waterways within the Townships of t112n r68w, t112n r67w, t111n r68w, and t111n r67w.