Beginning at the northeast corner of township ninety–six north of range fifty–four west of the fifth principal meridian, thence west and along the township line between townships ninety–six and ninety–seven to the northwest corner of township ninety–six, north of range fifty–seven, west; thence south and along the range line between ranges fifty–seven and fifty–eight west, as extended, to its intersection with the boundary line between the states of South Dakota and Nebraska; thence easterly and along said state line to the range line between ranges fifty–three and fifty–four, as extended; thence north and along said range line to the place of beginning.

Source: SL 1862, ch 19, § 1; SL 1870-1, ch 10, § 3; SDC 1939, § 12.0169.