2013 Map of Hancock SW

About this map

The Pomme de Terre River meanders southward through this rural section of Swift County, anchoring a landscape defined by agricultural homesteads and quiet country crossroads. In the southern reach of the survey, the village of Holloway sits along Us-12, serving as the primary settlement for this prairie region. The area is notable for its high density of historical burying grounds, providing a significant record for genealogical research. Scattered across the township are Saint Johns Cem, Trinity Cem, Evangelical Cem, Smith-Kepner Cem, and several others, reflecting the early church-centered communities that established themselves near landmarks like Koosmann Farms. This 2013 topographic study documents the persistent rural character of western Minnesota, where the drainage of the river and the precise grid of section roads like 50th St NW continue to dictate the local geography.