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2013 Map of Caledonia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Caledonia serves as the central hub for this corner of Houston County, where the regular street grid of the town site meets a deeply etched landscape of dramatic ridges and valleys. The local geography is defined by prominent high ground such as Union Ridge, Peacock Ridge, and Murphy Ridge, which direct the flow of numerous waterways like Crystal Cr and Sullivan Cr. This topography has long influenced the placement of transportation routes and agricultural plots, seen in the winding paths of MN-44 and various township roads that follow the natural contours of the land.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented across the rural landscape and within the town limits. These include the German Lutheran Cem, Union Ridge Cem, and the Trinity Episcopal Church Cem. The map also captures several smaller pools and creek systems, such as R-1 Pool and Indian Spring Cr, illustrating the hydrological network that supports the region's farms and small settlements.