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2016 Map of Bergen

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bergen serves as the central settlement point on this Southern Minnesota prairie landscape, situated near the boundary between Cottonwood Co and Jackson Co. The terrain is defined by a series of waterways, most notably the meandering S Fork Watonwan River in the north and the diverging branches of Elm Cr and N Fork Elm Cr to the south.

A precise grid of section lines and rural roads, such as Co Rd 84 and Co Hwy 36, structures the agricultural land. The inclusion of Judicial Ditch Number Thirtythree reflects the history of land drainage and water management essential for farming in this region. Genealogists will find the Hauges Cem in the southwestern corner, providing a tangible link to the early families who settled this part of Jackson County.