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1968 Map of De Graff SE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of De Graff SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The glaciated prairie landscape of western Minnesota is defined here by a dense network of water bodies and conservation lands straddling the border of Swift and Kandiyohi Counties. Organized around the townships of Kerkhoven and Hayes, the area shows a distinct pattern of rural community life centered on isolated landmarks such as the Townhall and several country congregations including Frank Lake Ch and Spring Creek Ch. Large portions of the terrain are dedicated to wildlife preservation, notably the Camp Kerk State Wildlife Management Area and the Monson State Wildlife Management Area.

Water is the dominant geographic feature, with Monson Lake and West Sunburg Lake providing focal points for local recreation and history. Genealogy researchers can find several burial sites preserved on this landscape, including the Monson Lake Ch Cem and Hillcrest Cem. The map also captures the agricultural footprint of the late 1960s, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and a complex system of drainage such as the northern Ditch.