2015 Map of Willow Lake SW

About this map

Coteau des Prairies defines the rolling, high-plateau landscape of this eastern South Dakota region, where the prairie is dotted with countless small depressions and wetlands. The settlement of Melham sits near the center of the sheet, while the more established Willow Lake occupies the northeastern corner. This area serves as a transition point between the higher glacial uplands and the drainage of Redstone Cr, which winds through the southwestern quadrant. The presence of Collins Colony and the nearby Collins Cem on Cemetery Rd reflects the tight-knit agrarian and communal history that persists in this section of the state. The section lines are meticulously defined by an organized grid of gravel roads, including CR-15 and Collins Ave, which separate the agricultural tracts across the border of Clark and Kingsbury Counties.