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2017 Map of Garretson West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Garretson West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Coteau des Prairies defines the rolling upland terrain of this Minnehaha County landscape, where the prairie gives way to the dramatic formations of The Palisades along Split Rock Creek. This 2017 survey documents the rural character of the region west of Garretson, showing a pattern of section-line roads and family-centered landmarks that have anchored the community for generations.

Genealogists will find significant value in the preservation of local burial grounds, including Norway Lutheran Cem in the northwest and Summit Hill Cem further east. The confluence of W Pipestone Cr and Split Rock Creek illustrates the drainage patterns that shaped the early settlement of Palisade Township, while the presence of the Split Rock Lutheran Church Cem near the southern boundary points to the enduring cultural and religious heritage of the Scandinavian settlers who transformed this portion of the Dakota Territory.