Alpena sits on the eastern edge of this agricultural landscape at the border of Beadle and Jerauld counties. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Sand Creek and its various branches, including Sand Cr, which meander through a grid of section lines and rural corridors like 388th Ave and Country Ln. This 2017 survey reveals a highly organized township structure where the sparse population is concentrated around small hubs and long-established sites. For those researching local roots, the map identifies the Zion Cem in the northern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a landmark for the surrounding rural community. To the southwest, the waters of Firesteel Cr cross the plains, illustrating the water-management focus of the South Dakota prairie.
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1898 · Huron
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1951 · Wessington SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Huron
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Huron
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Alpena
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Wessington Springs NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Woonsocket
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Wessington Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Virgil
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Woonsocket NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000