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2010 Map of Appleton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Appleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pomme de Terre River winds through the heart of Appleton, eventually meeting the Minnesota River in a landscape defined by significant water management and glacial history. This 2010 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, where the Marsh Lake Dam regulates the flow between Marsh Lake and the northern reaches of Lac Qui Parle. The town of Appleton serves as a local hub, anchored by its central Appleton Post Office and supporting regional aviation via the Appleton Municipal Airport and Telford Airport.

Beyond the civic center, the map documents the rural infrastructure of Swift County, including the Appleton Cemetery and the more remote Minnesota Valley Cemetery. Recreational spaces like the Appleton Lions Park Campground sit alongside the riverbanks, while the surrounding prairie is dotted with smaller bodies of water such as Spring Lake and Shible Lake. The grid of county highways and local roads provides a clear view of the agricultural settlement patterns that have shaped this portion of the Minnesota River Valley.