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2015 Map of Rutland NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Rutland NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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Coteau des Prairies defines the rolling upland terrain of this landscape where Brookings, Lake, and Moody counties meet. The area is marked by a high density of glacial depressions and wetlands, including Pederson Slough, Molumby Slough, and Mud Lake. These water features sit alongside a strict grid of section-line roads such as 461st Ave and 217th St, reflecting the systematic agricultural development of the region.

Genealogists and local historians will find several significant burial sites preserved within this rural township structure. The Prairie Queen Cem sits in the southwestern corner, while a cluster of sites including West Campbell Cem, South Lake Campbell Cem, and Olson Cem are located near the headwaters of Battle Creek. This concentration of cemeteries suggests the locations of early rural congregations and neighborhood centers that anchored the farming community.