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1968 Map of De Graff

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

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The village of De Graff serves as the primary settlement on this West Central Minnesota landscape, situated along the tracks of the Great Northern railroad. The surrounding terrain is defined by a complex network of wetlands and managed natural spaces, including the Bench State Wildlife Management Area and the Camp Kerk State Wildlife Management Area. These protected zones highlight the area's significance for conservation, preserving the marshy character of the Chippewa River basin.

Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as St Bridget Cem and Shepherd of the Hills Ch. The landscape also reveals the extensive human modification of natural water systems, evidenced by numerous drainage projects like Judicial Ditch No 79 and Judicial Ditch No 63. These channels, along with the East Branch Chippewa River, illustrate the intersection of agricultural drainage needs with the natural hydrology of Hollerberg Lake.