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1958 Map of Dassel

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Dassel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Glacial lakes and rural schoolhouses define the landscape of eastern Meeker County in the late 1950s. The Great Northern railroad serves as the primary east-west corridor, anchoring the growing hubs of Dassel and Darwin. Away from the rail line, the terrain is dotted with significant water bodies like Lake Washington and Lake Stella, which supported early settlement and local recreation.

Evidence of a close-knit agricultural community is visible in the dense distribution of country schools and churches. Genealogical researchers will find value in the specific locations of the Ostmark Ch and several small burial grounds such as Steelsville Cem. The northern portion of the map highlights the winding path of the Crow River near Forest City, while smaller settlements like Happy Corner and Kingston provide a look at the region's mid-century road network and dispersed rural population.