1962 Map of Garretson West

About this map

Split Rock Creek carves a significant course through this portion of Minnehaha County, following a winding path that anchors the local geography. The town of Garretson sits at the northeastern edge of the survey, where the Great Northern railroad lines converge and head south toward the Palisades Recreational Area. This landscape is defined by its rural civic structure, evidenced by the regular spacing of one-room schoolhouses such as White Willow Sch, Fairview Sch, and Pleasant View Sch. The presence of Norway Ch and Split Rock Ch with its adjacent Split Rock Ch Cem highlights the importance of traditional community centers. The confluence of West Pipestone Creek and Split Rock Creek creates a complex drainage pattern that influenced the original layout of the townships of Edison, Palisade, Brandon, and Red Rock.