2022 Map of Bratsberg

About this map

Bratsberg and the surrounding rural uplands of Fillmore County are characterized by a dense concentration of historical burial grounds, reflecting the long-established farming communities of southeastern Minnesota. The landscape is defined by the high ground of Pigtail Ridge and the deep incisions carved by the S Fork Root River and its many tributaries, including Bridge Cr, Diamond Cr, and Shattuck Cr. The map reveals a highly structured network of county roads and avenues that connect scattered settlements like Highland and Choice. Genealogists will find this sheet particularly valuable for its precise locations of family and community landmarks, such as Highland Prairie Cem, Kopperud Cem, and the Wisel Cem near Wisel Cr. The topography indicates a terrain where agriculture has adapted to the winding valley floors and the flat tops of the surrounding ridges.