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2010 Map of Clarkfield NE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Clarkfield NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Minnesota River and Chippewa River converge in this agricultural landscape within Lac qui Parle County, defining a region where water and rail-aligned roads dictated early settlement patterns. This 2010 survey highlights a significant genealogical record through its numerous burial grounds, including the German American Cemetery and the Sommerfeld Family Cemetery. These sites, along with the Camp Release Township Cemetery and Saint Petri Cemetery, underscore the deep-rooted immigrant heritage and family landholdings of the area.

The terrain is largely shaped by the winding courses of Tenmile Creek and the river valleys, with land use managed through features like the Handsen-Jahn Group Pond Dam. A grid of rural routes such as County Hwy-35 and County Hwy-79 connects these dispersed local landmarks, providing a clear view of the township's modern organization while preserving the names of historic homesteads and community resting places.