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2013 Map of Bixby

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The settlement of Bixby anchors this portion of the Minnesota prairie, situated at the intersection of Us-218 and CO Hwy-14. The landscape is defined by a dense network of water management features, including the Ebeling Ditch, Green Valley Ditch, and Westfield-Ripley Ditch, which drain the fertile agricultural lands surrounding Oak Glen Lake and Rickert Lake. This intricate drainage system reflects the region's long-standing reliance on engineered waterways to support its farming economy, particularly along the borders of Steele and Dodge counties.

Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved across the townships, such as Aurora Township Cem, Union Cem, and Westfield Cem. The northern reach is crossed by Turtle Creek and Dodge Center Creek, while the Little Cedar River flows through the southeastern corner. The map documents the persistent grid of rural roads and highways, including MN-30, that connect these small rural communities and family farms.