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2017 Map of Hartford North

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hartford North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hartford occupies the southern edge of this map, serving as a gateway to the agricultural highlands of the Coteau des Prairies. This landform, characterized by its elevated plateau and glacial legacy, dictates the drainage patterns for the winding Skunk Creek and its tributaries, including Colton Cr and W Br Skunk Cr. The map reveals a highly structured rural landscape defined by a precise grid of section lines and township roads such as 464th Ave and 252nd St.

A notable hydrological feature is Scotts Slough, located west of the main settlement. This area provides insight into the natural wetland depressions typical of the region's topography before modern drainage modifications. The transition from the residential streets of the town, like N Main Ave and Par-Tee Dr, to the expansive farm sections illustrates the mid-20th-century development of Minnehaha County's rural infrastructure.