2016 Map of Castle Rock

About this map

Eureka Center and the rural crossroads of Castle Rock anchor this survey of southern Dakota County, where a grid of township roads overlays a landscape defined by glacial hydrology. The terrain is marked by the presence of Chub Lake and a winding network of waterways including the Vermillion River and Chub Cr. These water features dictated the early settlement patterns and the placement of several local cemeteries, such as the Highview Christiana Cem and Farmington Lutheran Cem, which remain as essential touchstones for local genealogical research. Small-scale aviation is represented by Nielsen's Airport and Jennrich Field in the eastern half of the quadrangle. The map captures the agricultural character of the region as it transitioned into the early 21st century, maintaining its traditional center points while serving as a periphery for larger neighboring communities.