2017 Map of Bowdle

About this map

Bowdle serves as the central hub of this prairie landscape, where the grid of the town site meets the expansive agricultural reaches of Walworth and Edmunds counties. The town's layout is meticulously detailed, showing the concentration of civic and spiritual life at the intersection of Main St and 2nd St. The surrounding countryside is dotted with small, family-named and denominational cemeteries, including Nell Glueckstal Cem and Ketterling Cem, which speak to the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the early twentieth century. Further south, the intermittent drainage of Swan Lake Cr meanders through the township, reflecting the subtle hydrology of the region. This 2017 update documents the persistent character of a Great Plains community, including landmarks like the Bowdle Municipal Airport and long-standing religious institutions such as Saint John church.