2018 Map of Graettinger East

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through the heart of Palo Alto County, defining a landscape of agricultural sections and riparian wetlands in this 2018 survey. The northern reaches of Emmetsburg appear at the southern edge of the map, while the small community of Osgood and the eastern portion of Graettinger anchor the northern sections. The map reveals a highly structured drainage system, notably Ditch Number 132, which supports the productivity of the surrounding farmland. Genealogy and local history researchers will find Valley View Cem situated near the intersection of Co Hwy N40 and 280th St, north of where Jack Cr joins the larger river system. The presence of River Rd tracking the watercourse suggests long-standing travel corridors that predate the modern township grid.