2010 Map of Cherry Grove

About this map

The South Branch Root River meanders across the northern reaches of this rural landscape, which straddles the border between Minnesota and Iowa. In this predominantly agricultural area, the small settlements of Etna, Cherry Grove, and York serve as central nodes for the surrounding farming community. A network of township and county roads, such as County Hwy-14 and County Hwy-5, grids the terrain, connecting isolated farmsteads and points of local significance. Genealogists may find particular value in the distribution of burial grounds, including Etna Cemetery, Love Cemetery, Bethlehem Cemetery, and Canfield Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the quadrangle. The presence of Pietenpol Landing Field south of Cherry Grove highlights a specific point of aviation history, while Canfield Creek and Etna Creek drain the undulating fields into the larger river system to the north.