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2010 Map of Bergen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The settlement of Bergen sits at the intersection of a grid of rural roads in Jackson County, marking a classic Upper Midwest agricultural landscape. The township is defined by its water drainage patterns, notably the meandering path of the South Fork Watonwan River in the north and the confluence of Elm Creek and the North Fork Elm Creek in the south. These natural waterways are supplemented by engineered agricultural infrastructure like Judicial Ditch Number Thirtythree, illustrating the intensive management of the land for farming.

Genealogists and local historians will find the southern portion of the map particularly significant for the location of Hauges Cemetery, situated just off a section road near the township line. The map captures the region in the early 21st century, showing how the primary transport network, including County Hwy-21 and County Hwy-17, continues to follow the historic section lines established during the original land surveys.