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2019 Map of Borup

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Borup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The small town of Borup sits at the intersection of Main Ave and Co Rd 142, serving as a quiet focal point in this agricultural region of northwest Minnesota. This survey captures the landscape just before the turn of the decade, defined by the winding course of the Wild Rice River and its branches as they meander through the prairie. The map shows a highly organized grid of rural roads, including 160th Ave and Co Rd 16, which partition the large agricultural tracts common to this part of Norman County.

Genealogists and local historians will find several significant landmarks, notably the Winchester Cem located on the eastern edge of the village and the German Methodist Cem further north along 250th St. The jurisdictional boundary of Norman Co Clay Co is clearly marked at 100th Ave, providing a precise look at the transition between these two counties. The course of the S Br Wild Rice River illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the local farming economy for generations.