2017 Map of Brandon

About this map

Brandon and the surrounding prairie landscape are defined by the convergence of several waterways, including the Big Sioux River and Split Rock Creek. The area south of the high ground at Coteau des Prairies shows a detailed network of section-line roads and rural settlements like Rowena, Corson, and Anderson. Significant genealogical data is present through numerous burial grounds, such as Beaver Valley Lutheran Cem and Hokenson Cem, which anchor the farming communities east of Sioux Falls. The layout of East Sioux Falls and the presence of Railroad Ave in Corson illustrate the historical importance of transportation corridors that followed the river valleys through Minnehaha County. This survey provides a clear view of the suburban and agricultural patterns before the further expansion of the metropolitan area.