2023 Map of Cherry Grove

About this map

Cherry Grove and Etna serve as central points in this southern Minnesota landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the winding drainages of the South Branch Root River. The area is defined by its deep-rooted community markers, including several local burial grounds such as Etna Cem, Cherry Grove Cem, and Bethlehem Cem. These sites, along with the cluster of buildings at York, trace the enduring settlement patterns of Fillmore County along the border. Water dictates much of the local topography, with the Etna Creek and Canfield Creek cutting through the section lines, creating the varied elevation contours that separate the upland farms from the river valleys. The road network, including Co Hwy 14 and Minnesota State Line Rd, follows both the strict township lines and the natural curves of the terrain, illustrating the modern infrastructure that connects these small rural hubs.