2015 Map of Garretson West

About this map

Coteau des Prairies, a vast glacial plateau, dictates the elevation changes across this western portion of Minnehaha County. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent toward The Palisades and the winding course of Split Rock Creek. In the northeast corner, the settlement of Garretson is positioned near the junction of several local thoroughfares, including 5th St and Essex St. This 2015 survey provides a clear look at the rural infrastructure and land management patterns of the region, where a dense grid of range and township lines like t103n r48w organizes the agricultural expanse. Local history is anchored by the Norway Lutheran Cem and Summit Hill Cem, which sit among the undulating fields. The drainage of W Pipestone Cr further reveals the natural hydrology that shaped early settlement and transportation routes in this corner of South Dakota.