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2013 Map of Becker

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Becker serves as the primary hub in this Sherburne County landscape, where the confluence of modern transportation and early rural infrastructure is clearly visible. The Elk River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, mirroring the path of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line and the established corridors of the Post Office and local residential developments like Pine Ridge Court. The area's agricultural and social history is grounded by its cemeteries, including the Danish Cem in the northwest and the Snake River Cem situated near the banks of its namesake waterway.

Water management and natural drainage define the terrain north of town, where County Ditch Number Nineteen and the Snake River weave through a series of wetland features such as Durgin Slough, Johnson Slough, and Danzel Slough. These marshes and lakes, including Big Mud Lake and Duffy Lake, illustrate the complex hydrology of the region as it appeared in the early 21st century. The presence of Schroeder Airport further highlights the mix of utility and rural industry in this part of Minnesota.