Download the high-resolution Codington County Map JPG files from the ZIP on this page. Watertown is the natural starting point: US 212 crosses the city, Lake Kampeska lies immediately to the west, Pelican Lake is farther south, and Big Sioux River runs north to south on the eastern side of the Watertown area. The same map set also covers Florence, South Shore, Henry, Kranzburg, Wallace, the county’s creek network, and an elevation range of 515 to 631 meters.
The county becomes easier to understand when Watertown is used as a cross-map anchor. Moving west from the city leads into the lake-rich part of Codington County. Moving east crosses Big Sioux River and reaches a much higher band of hills near the county line. The northern communities occupy still different settings, with Florence and Wallace closer to the western lake country and South Shore nearer the northeastern water and upland area.
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Watertown sits where the main roads meet the Lake Kampeska area
On the general county map, Watertown is the most prominent built-up area near the southern center. US 212 crosses the city from west to east, US 81 runs north-south to the east, and I-29 continues toward the southeast. Henry lies along the western US 212 corridor, while Kranzburg appears close to the eastern side. These roads make Watertown the clearest place from which to orient the southern half of the county.
The road network becomes less dense away from Watertown. Florence and Wallace are in the northwest, South Shore is near the northeastern edge, and Waverly is labeled farther east inside the county. The map is useful for understanding where the communities sit, but current traffic, road work, closures, and driving times need a live transportation source.
Lake Kampeska is immediately west of the Watertown urban area, so the road and water geography can be understood before switching to another map. US 212 passes south of the lake and continues through the city. Pelican Lake lies farther south, adding another strong natural landmark to the same part of the county.
Florence, Wallace, South Shore, Henry, and Kranzburg show how far the county extends beyond Watertown
The city-index view places Watertown first and includes Florence, Henry, South Shore, Kranzburg, and Wallace. Its value is not the rank order alone but the geographic spread. Florence and Wallace occupy the northwest, South Shore is northeast, Henry is southwest, and Kranzburg is southeast. Those positions make it clear that Watertown does not sit at the center of every local road and natural feature in the county.
The printed CITY INDEX lists Watertown 23,044, Florence 317, Henry 237, South Shore 183, Kranzburg 175, and Wallace 66. This article treats those as values printed on the supplied image rather than current population claims. If present-day population matters, verify it with the U.S. Census Bureau. The image is also not a distance diagram, so the rank markers should not be read as mileage from Watertown.
The general map adds useful context to these positions. Henry can be tied to the US 212 corridor, while Florence and Wallace sit closer to the western lake country. South Shore is near the northeastern lakes and higher ground, and Kranzburg is close to the rising eastern edge. Matching each community with its surrounding landscape is more informative than reading the six names as a simple list.
Lake Kampeska and Big Sioux River frame Watertown from opposite sides
The terrain-and-water view makes Lake Kampeska the dominant water body immediately west of Watertown. Pelican Lake stretches to the south, and Goose Lake lies farther southwest. Long Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Lake Nicholson, and Grass Lake are scattered across the western half, giving that side of the county a strong lake pattern.
East of Watertown, Big Sioux River creates a different kind of water landscape. The river runs north to south through the central-eastern county. Mahoney Creek and Willow Creek are labeled to the east, Soo Creek appears farther northeast, and Story Horse Creek is visible in the southeast. Instead of a concentration of large lakes, the eastern half is defined more by the river and long tributary lines.
Punished Womans Lake provides a useful reference near South Shore. Grass Lake and Long Lake help connect Florence and Wallace with the western lake country. These relationships make the water map especially useful for remembering where the northern communities sit relative to the county’s natural features.
The water image is a location reference, not a live hydrologic report. It does not show current lake level, streamflow, flood risk, water quality, fishing conditions, or boating safety. Current conditions should be checked with USGS or local authorities.
The land rises quickly east of the Big Sioux corridor
The elevation map reports an actual county range of 515 to 631 meters and a mean of 552 meters. Watertown, Lake Kampeska, and much of the central-western county are shown in green, indicating lower and more moderate terrain. East of Big Sioux River, the colors shift quickly toward yellow and brown, with prominent high ground along the northeastern and east-central boundary.
This contrast helps explain the different settings around Waverly and Kranzburg. Their eastern positions on the road map correspond to terrain that rises more strongly than the Watertown and Lake Kampeska area. South Shore also sits closer to the northeastern uplands, while Florence and Wallace are associated with the gentler western lake country.
The west is not perfectly flat, and the east is not uniformly high. Smaller ridges and depressions appear throughout the county, and the Big Sioux corridor contains its own local changes in elevation. Still, the east-west contrast is strong enough to be one of the most useful features on the map.
The 515–631 meter range is appropriate for county-scale comparison, not parcel, building, or engineering measurement. A location-specific elevation should be checked with detailed USGS 3DEP data or professional survey information.
Watertown links the roads, lakes, river, and relief into one geographic story
Watertown is the easiest place to follow from one image to the next. The road map ties it to US 212, US 81, and I-29. The water view places Lake Kampeska to the west, Pelican Lake to the south, and Big Sioux River to the east. The elevation image then shows that this city-and-water zone sits below the stronger hills along the eastern edge.
The same method works for the smaller communities. South Shore connects naturally with Punished Womans Lake and the northeastern high ground. Kranzburg connects the eastern road corridor with rising terrain and creek lines. Florence and Wallace fit the western lake country. Reading places in this way makes the county easier to understand than memorizing separate sets of map features.
The ZIP below contains the general county, city, terrain-and-water, and elevation maps as original high-resolution JPG files. Each image is 3638 × 2572 pixels and is suitable for printing, classroom handouts, presentations, or close viewing. Legal boundaries, live road conditions, current water information, flood decisions, and survey-grade elevation require current authoritative data in addition to these reference maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Lake Kampeska and Big Sioux River in relation to Watertown?
Lake Kampeska is immediately west of Watertown, while Big Sioux River runs north-south on the eastern side of the Watertown area. That makes the city a useful anchor for comparing the lake-rich western side with the river-and-creek landscape to the east.
Is Watertown 23,044 in the CITY INDEX a current population estimate?
This article treats Watertown 23,044 and the other values only as numbers printed in the supplied CITY INDEX. They should not be assumed to be the latest population estimates. Use current U.S. Census Bureau data when present-day population is important.
Can the 515–631 meter range be used as the exact elevation of a property?
No. The range is useful for broad county-scale comparison. A property-specific or engineering elevation should be checked with detailed USGS 3DEP data or professional survey information.
Map File Information
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Sources and References
The article is based first on the names, roads, water features, and elevation values visible in the supplied Codington County maps. These official sources provide additional county, statistics, boundary, hydrography, and elevation reference information.
- Codington County official website
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts – Codington County
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- USGS National Hydrography
- USGS 3D Elevation Program
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