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2012 Map of Wallace

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wallace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Glacial lake basins and a strictly gridded agricultural landscape define this portion of Codington County. The small settlement of Wallace is concentrated at the intersection of Main St and Center St, serving as a localized hub amidst the surrounding prairie farms. The hydrology of the region is prominent, with large bodies such as Kings Lake, Grass Lake, and Lake Nicholson occupying the low-lying depressions between section lines. These waters likely fluctuate with seasonal cycles, a common characteristic of the Prairie Pothole Region of South Dakota.

Genealogists will find several small burial sites scattered across the township, including the Soren Hjermstad Family Cem in the north and the Phipps Cem near Warner Lake in the southwest. These points, along with the Lake Nicholson Cem, reflect the early family-based settlement patterns of the area. The map also records the network of gravel and paved roads, such as 156th St and 438th Ave, which follow the township and range lines established during the original land surveys.