2013 Map of Rushford West

About this map

The Root River valley carves a distinct path through this section of Fillmore County, anchoring the settlements of Peterson, Rushford Village, and South Rushford. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the river bottom to the high plateaus of Baker Valley, where numerous drainages like Pine Cr and Rush Creek have etched deep coulees into the terrain. A notable concentration of community landmarks appears along the river corridor, including several family and church burial grounds such as Hungerholdt Cem, Saint Joseph Cem, and both W Grace Cem and E Grace Cem. The local infrastructure is well-established, featuring the Rushford Municipal Airport and a protective Dike system near the river bend. This topographic record highlights how early 21st-century development followed the contours of the bluff country, maintaining a balance between agricultural valley floors and the steep wooded slopes of the driftless area.