2017 Map of Vermillion

About this map

The Univ of South Dakota campus anchors the city of Vermillion in this modern survey, where the university grounds meet the residential grid north of the Vermillion River. To the south, the landscape is defined by the sweeping curves of the Missouri National Recreation River, marking the border between South Dakota and Nebraska. The surrounding Clay County countryside is heavily shaped by agricultural drainage systems like the Yankton-Clay Ditch and the Clay Cr Ditch. Notable local landmarks include the prominent Spirit Mound to the north, which rises above the surrounding Cabbage Flat. Genealogists will find the locations of Clay Creek Cem and Saint Agnes Calvary Cem well-documented, while the presence of Harold Davidson Field reflects the local aviation and community infrastructure during this era.