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1967 Map of Garretson East

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Garretson East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Garretson stands as the primary hub on this 1960s survey, situated along the Great Northern railroad corridor. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the Palisade and Springwater townships, where the Split Rock River carves through the terrain at Devils Gulch. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous rural burial sites including St Rose Cem, Zion Cem, and the West Palisades Cem.

South of the main settlement, the smaller locality of Booge appears near the Minnehaha and Rock County line, marking the interstate border between South Dakota and Minnesota. The map captures a mid-century agricultural grid interspersed with local industry, evidenced by several Gravel Pits and the Water Tank landmark. The drainage of Springwater Creek flows through the eastern townships of Beaver Creek and Red Rock, illustrating the water-dependent settlement patterns of the region.