2017 Map of Eden

About this map

Eden and Roslyn anchor this section of the Coteau des Prairies highlands, a distinctive plateau region characterized by a high density of glacial prairie potholes and wetlands. The landscape is a complex mosaic of water bodies, ranging from the expansive Hazelden Lake and Opitz Lake to smaller features like Redman Slough. This distribution of water significantly influenced the rural road grid, forcing routes like CO Hwy 16 and various section-line roads to navigate between marshy depressions. For those tracing family histories in Day and Marshall Counties, the map identifies key religious and community landmarks, including Saint Michael's Cem, the German Lutheran Cem, and the Saron Free Lutheran Cem, each serving as a marker of the area's pioneer heritage and the ethnic denominations that settled these prairie townships.