2017 Map of Wentworth

About this map

Wentworth and Chester anchor this portrait of the eastern South Dakota plains, situated upon the glacial highlands of the Coteau des Prairies. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where large water bodies like Brant Lake and Lake Madison are surrounded by a network of smaller basins and seasonal wetlands, including Buffalo Slough. The rural character is reinforced by several local landmarks vital for genealogical research, such as Rose Hill Cem near the northern boundary and Pleasant Hill Cem just south of Chester. The drainage patterns of N Buffalo Cr and Skunk Cr suggest the natural contours of the land that have long dictated agricultural boundaries and road placements like Co HWY 19 and Co HWY 38. Small recreational pockets like Smiths Park show the intersection of local settlements with the region's prominent lakes.