2017 Map of Tschetter Colony

About this map

Tschetter Colony and the surrounding township of Clayton define this agrarian landscape in Hutchinson County. The winding course of the James River cuts through the northeast corner of the map, creating a complex series of oxbows and river bends that contrast with the rigid sectional grid of the surrounding plains. This area is characterized by scattered rural settlements and significant sites of local heritage, including the Wittenberg area. Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds, such as the Saint John's Lutheran Cem near Wittenberg and the Baumbach Cem further west. Smaller watercourses like Lonetree Cr and Furlong Cr drain the southern portions of the quadrangle, while the local road network, including Colony Rd and 278th St, provides access to these remote family-named landmarks and communal centers.