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2016 Map of Delavan

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Delavan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Delavan serves as the primary hub for this agricultural region situated along the border of Blue Earth and Faribault counties. The landscape is defined by its glacial history, evidenced by the scattered chain of water bodies including Lura Lake, Bass Lake, and Rice Lake. The presence of the Jackson Lakebed in the northwest corner suggests a landscape in transition, where former lake areas have been reclaimed or drained for cultivation.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high concentration of burial sites marking the early settlement patterns of these townships. Rural life is anchored by several denominational landmarks such as West Lutheran Cem, East Lutheran Cem, and the Rice Lake Cem. These sites, along with the Bass Lake Cem and Jackson Lake Cem, provide a clear spatial record of the community's ancestral roots across the prairie, while the winding course of Rice Cr and Judicial Ditch Number Forty-nine highlight the essential role of water management in this farming district.