2010 Map of Bristol

About this map

Silver Lake and the winding course of Elk Creek define this rural landscape along the border of Iowa and Minnesota. The area is characterized by small, scattered settlements like Bristol, Somber, Norman, and Lansrud, which represent the agricultural heart of the region. A high density of local burial grounds, including Saint Patricks Cemetery, Bristol Protestant Cemetery, and the Sion Cemetery, provides significant data for genealogists tracing early families in the area. The landscape's hydrology is dominated by large bodies of water such as Rice Lake and State Line Lake, which straddles the northern boundary. Transportation is facilitated by a grid of rural routes including HWY-105 and numerous named avenues, reflecting the organized land division typical of the Upper Midwest during this era.