2017 Map of Vayland NW

About this map

Turtle Cr and several prairie basins define the topography of this rural Hand County landscape. In the southern portion of the map, the stream meanders through sections of t111n r68w and t111n r67w, illustrating the classic township and range system that organized this part of South Dakota. The land is marked by water bodies including Jones Lake and Pearl Lake, along with the seasonal courses of W Pearl Cr and E Pearl Cr. This area is connected by a strictly geometric road network, such as 360th Ave and 200th ST, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The presence of Cow Camp Pl suggests the livestock-centered land use that has long characterized these plains, while the numerous small wetlands and depressions scattered throughout the townships indicate the region's glacial hydrology.