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2016 Map of Adrian

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Adrian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies upland plateau dominates this portion of Nobles County, where a highly structured grid of section roads and small agricultural settlements defines the landscape. The city of Adrian serves as a southern anchor, with a street plan including state-named thoroughfares such as Pennsylvania Ave, Kentucky Ave, and Tennessee Ave. Further north, the village of Lismore sits near the headwaters of the regional drainage system, characterized by the winding paths of Kanaranzi Creek and its various tributaries like Elk Cr.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites including Saint Adrian Cem, Adrian Cem, and the Norwegian Lutheran Cem, reflecting the diverse European heritage of the early settlers who farmed these plains. The map illustrates the transition from the higher elevations of the Coteau down toward the creek valleys, with Interstate 90 cutting across the southern portion of the quadrangle near Adrian.