2017 Map of Swedehome

About this map

Swedehome serves as the focal point for this rural Polk County landscape, which is defined by a sophisticated system of water management and agricultural land use. The terrain is notably marked by numerous named reservoirs, including the Peterson Multi Purpose Reservoir and Berck Reservoir, which harness the waters of drainage systems like Clear Cr. This network of impoundments suggests a landscape highly engineered for irrigation or conservation, supporting the surrounding farmsteads that are connected by a precise grid of county roads such as Co RD 130. To the north, the Beulah Cem provides a point of genealogical interest, while the courses of Prairie Cr and Davis Cr wind through the southern and eastern sectors. The map documents the persistent agricultural character of the region, where family-named landmarks and water resources dictate the local geography.