2021 Map of Rockport Colony

About this map

Rockport Colony serves as the central hub of this agrarian landscape in Hanson County, situated along the winding banks of the James River. The communal settlement is surrounded by an orderly grid of section lines and rural corridors like Turtle Rd, reflecting the long-standing land divisions of the Public Land Survey System. Genealogical interest is centered on the local burial sites, specifically Friedhof Cem and Rockport Colony Cem, which are located just north of the colony proper. The terrain is defined by the river’s meandering path and its tributaries, including Pierre Cr in the north and Bloom Cr further south, which carve through the prairie to create distinctive drainage patterns. This modern topographic study reveals a landscape where traditional communal living persists alongside contemporary agricultural infrastructure.