2019 Map of Sioux Valley

About this map

Sioux Valley and the small settlement of Spafford are the primary points of habitation in this southwestern corner of Jackson County. The landscape is defined by the Coteau des Prairies upland, where the headwaters of the Little Sioux River and the W Fork Little Sioux River begin their descent. This modern survey illustrates a heavily managed hydrological system, where natural water bodies like Rush Lake and Skunk Lake are integrated with an extensive network of drainage projects including Judicial Ditch Number Twentyeight and Judicial Ditch Number Thirteen. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds situated along the township roads, specifically Sioux Valley Cem, Norwegian Cem, and Saint Pauls Cem. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of prairie topography and the structured grid of rural agricultural development.