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2016 Map of Bowlus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bowlus and Elmdale serve as the primary hubs in this central Minnesota landscape, where the convergence of the N Two River and S Two River forms the main stem of the Two River. The area's settlement history is deeply tied to its faith communities, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds concentrated near the towns, including Saint Edward's Church Cem, the Danish Lutheran Church Cem, and the Free Evangelical Church Cem.

Infrastructure reflects the evolution of transport in Morrison Co and Stearns Co, with the Soo Line Trl following an old railroad alignment through Bowlus. Small-scale aviation is represented by Fedor Airport to the south, while the landscape is dissected by a network of drainage features like Elmdale Cr and Meadow Cr that feed into the river system. This survey documents the persistent rural character and established community boundaries of the region in the early 21st century.