2015 Map of Wilson Dam

About this map

Wilson Dam and the adjacent waters of White Lake anchor the eastern edge of this prairie landscape in Aurora County. The terrain is defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads, including 243rd St and 372nd Ave, which divide the countryside into the precise sections of the Public Land Survey System. This organization is clearly visible through the boundaries of t104n r66w and other townships that span the border between Brule and Aurora Counties. Small glacial depressions and wetlands are scattered across the fields, showing the natural drainage patterns of the South Dakota plains. A single private landing strip, the Drake Farm Airport, serves as a modern aviation landmark amidst the rural sections south of the lake.