2021 Map of Wessington SE

About this map

Norwegian Slough occupies the northeastern corner of this Beadle County landscape, marking a significant hydrologic feature in an otherwise strictly partitioned prairie. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral flows of Silver Cr and Sand Creek, which meander through a highly organized grid of township and range boundaries. The rectilinear road network, comprised of routes like Co Rd 20 and 382nd Ave, highlights the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on South Dakota's rural geography. This 2021 data reflects a region dedicated to large-scale agriculture, where the natural drainage of the Sand Cr basin dictates the placement of section lines and transport corridors. The map provides a precise view of modern rural infrastructure, from county roads to the smaller section paths that facilitate movement across the plains.