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2010 Map of Ellendale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Geneva Lake dominates the eastern portion of this Freeborn County landscape, serving as a primary hydrological focal point alongside the Straight River and a network of agricultural drainage systems including County Ditch Number Thirty and County Ditch Number Sixtythree. The settlement pattern is defined by the small hubs of Ellendale, Geneva, and Clarks Grove, each centered around its respective post office. This 2010 survey illustrates a highly organized rural grid, where the transition from town to field is sharp and efficient.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the First Lutheran Cemetery and Geneva Cemetery, which sit among the section lines and farm roads. The prominence of features like Turtle Creek and multiple numbered county ditches reflects the long-standing management of the watershed to support the surrounding agricultural productivity. The proximity of these towns to the interstate corridor highlights the modern transportation infrastructure that connects these historic prairie communities.