2010 Map of De Graff

About this map

De Graff serves as the primary hub of this agricultural landscape in Swift County, defined by a rigid grid of rural roads and the winding path of the East Branch Chippewa River. The village core is anchored by the Post Office and the Saint Bridget Cemetery, reflecting the enduring community foundations of the region. The surrounding prairie landscape is deeply managed by water engineering, most notably through County Ditch Number Sixtythree, which cuts across the townships to facilitate drainage alongside naturally occurring water bodies like Hollerberg Lake. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of religious landmarks, including the northern Saint Pauli Cemetery and the eastern Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery, which mark the early footprint of Norwegian and Catholic settlement patterns. Farther north, the Falk Wildlife Area Dam represents 21st-century conservation efforts along the river’s watershed.