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2013 Map of Cold Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Sauk River winds through this central Minnesota landscape, anchoring a complex system of interconnected water bodies collectively known as the Dam Effects Series of Lakes. This glacial terrain is defined by its numerous basins, including Great Northern Lake, Schneiders Lake, and the sprawling Cedar Island Lake. The settlement pattern reflects the area's Catholic heritage and rural foundations, with the village of Cold Spring serving as a central hub.

Smaller hamlets and parish centers such as Jacobs Prairie and Saint Nicholas provide important genealogical touchpoints, marked by their respective burial grounds like Jacobs Prairie Cem and the Old Saint Nicholas Cem. The transportation network, including MN-23 and Co HWY-158, connects these farming communities to Richmond in the west, tracing the historical development of Stearns County's lakeland region.