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2013 Map of Albert Lea East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Albert Lea East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Albert Lea serves as the central hub of this 2013 survey, where the convergence of Interstate 35 and Interstate 90 shapes the modern landscape. The area is defined by its significant water bodies, including the expansive Albert Lea Lake and the intricate shoreline of Fountain Lake, which features Katherine Island. Local history is deeply embedded in the land through several burial sites, such as the Saint Theodore Cem and the Freeborn County Poor Farm Cem, reflecting the early social infrastructure of Freeborn County.

Rural life continues on the periphery in smaller settlements like Hayward, Lerdal, and Bancroft. The landscape is heavily modified by an extensive drainage system, marked by labels such as County Ditch Number Fifteen and County Ditch Number Sixtyfive, essential for the region's agricultural productivity. Notable community landmarks include the Freeborn County Fairgrounds and the Albert Lea Municipal Airport, alongside recreational spaces like the Clarks Grove Golf Course.