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2013 Map of Pipestone South

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pipestone South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies, a vast highland plateau, defines the rolling geography of this corner of southwest Minnesota. Along the northern edge, the city of Pipestone serves as a regional anchor, featuring the Pipestone County Fairgrounds and Pipestone Municipal Airport. The landscape is a testament to the region's agricultural heritage, dotted with established family operations such as Weinkauf Farm, Marxen Farms, Stangeland Farms, and Pater Dairy.

Water management and transportation are central to the area's development. Split Rock Cr meanders southward toward Splitrock Lake, crossed by the Split Rock Bridge. Smaller settlements like Ihlen and Trosky mark the intersections of the grid, each maintaining a local Po (Post Office) that hints at their roles as community hubs amidst the expansive prairie fields and drainage projects like the Main Ditch.