2011 Map of Cogswell

About this map

Cogswell stands as the primary hub of this prairie landscape, situated near the headwaters and drainage systems of the Wild Rice River. The town's grid is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as Prospect Ave, 1st Ave, and 2nd Ave, reflecting a settled agricultural community in Sargent County. Outside the town center, the map documents several distinct burial sites that offer critical clues for genealogical research, including Mount Calvary Cemetery just west of the village and the Old Sargent Cemetery to the southeast. To the northwest, the small settlement of Nicholson is accompanied by its own Nicholson Cemetery, illustrating the early 20th-century pattern of localized farming communities. The landscape is also marked by early engineering efforts to manage the plains' hydrology, most notably through Ditch Number 11, which cuts through the western sections of the quadrangle.