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2021 Map of Whitestone Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Whitestone Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Coteau des Prairies, a vast plateau rising above the surrounding plains, dominates this landscape along the border of Marshall and Roberts counties. The geography is defined by deeply eroded coulees and glacial depressions, most notably the forested ravines of Sieche Hollow and Long Hollow. These natural breaks in the prairie serve as focal points for local heritage, containing the Trail of Spirits Trl and the Sica Hollow Horse Trails Trl.

Rural life in this corner of South Dakota centers on scattered water bodies like Whitestone Lake and Lake Emma, as well as long-standing community landmarks. Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites marking the prairie, including Saint Benedict Cem, Hope Lutheran Cem, and the Long Hollow Presbyterian Cem. The presence of these small cemeteries and several designated Indian Routes, such as Indian Rte 8, reflects the area's complex settlement history and its ongoing connection to the Lake Traverse Reservation.