2013 Map of De Graff

About this map

The town of De Graff serves as the focal point for this rural Swift County landscape, where the local economy and geography are defined by the E Br Chippewa River and its tributaries. The settlement pattern follows a rigid grid of section-line roads, such as Co HWY-31, punctuated by historic parish sites and burial grounds like Saint Pauli Cem, Bethesda Lutheran Cem, and Saint Bridget Cem. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex water management of the region, including the Hollerberg Lake and the engineered Hollerberg Floodway, which regulates flow across the prairie. The transportation network is anchored by Us-12 and Atlantic Ave, reflecting the enduring importance of these corridors for moving agricultural goods through the river valley and beyond Mud Cr.