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1955 Map of Bricelyn

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bricelyn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Bricelyn and the surrounding townships of Barber, Walnut Lake, and Seely define this southern Minnesota landscape in the mid-1950s. The region is marked by its agricultural drainage and reclaimed land, most notably the Oza Tanka Lakebed, which illustrates the extensive transformation of the local hydrology for farming. Along the northern edge, Walnut Lake and South Walnut Lake remain prominent features, feeding into Brush Creek.

Transport and community life center on the intersecting rail lines, including the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads. Rural life is anchored by numerous spiritual and civic landmarks such as Tabor Ch, North Blue Earth Ch, and several cemeteries including St Marys Cem and Emerald Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the small settlements of Frost and Dell, along with the industrial presence of scattered Gravel Pits throughout the prairie terrain.