1958 Map of Kerkhoven

About this map

Kerkhoven serves as the primary hub of this west-central Minnesota landscape, situated at the intersection of a local Park and the prominent Great Northern rail line. The surrounding prairie is characterized by a high concentration of wetlands and drainage networks, most notably the winding courses of Shakopee Creek and Mud Creek, alongside the protected National Waterfowl Production Area. These water systems dictate the agricultural layout across the townships of Hayes, Pillsbury, Louriston, and Woods. Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks such as Hillside Cem south of the village and West Salem Cem near the eastern boundary. The map also records the utilitarian infrastructure of the era, including several Gravel Pits and a cross-country Pipeline, which reflect the regional economy during the mid-twentieth century before modern land-use revisions.