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2015 Map of Hartford North

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Hartford North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Hartford occupies the southern edge of this West Prairie landscape, where the town's residential grid meets the expansive agricultural plateaus of the Coteau des Prairies. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain defined by subtle elevation changes and natural drainage basins, most notably the meandering paths of Skunk Creek and its various tributaries including Colton Cr and the W Br Skunk Cr. The map captures a meticulously organized rural section-line road system, featuring family-named routes like Scotts Ave and Van Demark Ave that weave through the productive farmlands of Minnehaha County.

The hydrology of the area is particularly distinct, characterized by low-lying wetland features such as Scotts Slough. The convergence of these watercourses toward the south indicates the natural flow patterns that have shaped the development of the township. Researchers can observe the intersection of traditional agricultural land divisions with the growing footprint of Hartford, marked by newer developments along Par Tee Dr and N Mundt Ave.