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1985 Map of Faribault

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Faribault
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Minnesota River defines the western edge of this 1985 survey, carving through a landscape of glacial lakes and prairie creek systems. Regional education hubs are prominent, with St Olaf College and Carleton College anchored in Northfield, while Gustavus Adolphus College overlooks St Peter to the west. The mid-1980s transport network is defined by the Chicago and North Western rail lines and the path of US Highway 169 following the river valley.

Conservation areas such as Sakatah Lake State Park and Nerstrand Woods State Park offer a view into the preserved natural spaces amidst the agricultural townships. Smaller crossroads like Heidelberg, Trondhjem, and Little Chicago dot the map, providing essential reference points for genealogists tracing family locations between the larger centers of Faribault and Mankato. The intricate network of wetlands, including Paddy Marsh State Wma and Sakatah Lake State Park, reflects the region's complex hydrology.