1973 Map of Gertson Slough

About this map

Gertson Slough and the winding Dolph Creek define this pocket of the eastern Dakotas, where the border of Hamlin and Kingsbury counties meets the town lines of Garfield, Cleveland, Hartland, and Badger. The landscape is a mix of agricultural section lines and significant conservation efforts, evidenced by multiple wildlife zones including the Harju State Public Shooting Area and the National Waterfowl Production Area. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the specific locations of rural community centers like the Garfield Church and three distinct burial grounds: Scandinavian Cemetery, Garfield Cemetery, and St Peters Cemetery. These features reflect the 19th-century settlement patterns of the region that persisted into the late 20th century.