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2022 Map of Farming

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Farming
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Farming sits at the heart of this central Minnesota landscape, a community defined by its quiet agrarian character and a dense network of glacial lakes. To the north, the larger hubs of Albany and Avon anchor the map along the Interstate corridor, while the surrounding townships remain dedicated to agriculture and local heritage. The map records several small spiritual and communal landmarks, such as Saint Catherine's Church and the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cem, which serve as long-standing pillars for local families.

Water is the dominant geographical feature, from the winding path of Spunk Br to a complex system of namesake basins like Big Rice Lake, Kranz Lake, and Schwinghamer Lake. The drainage patterns are further shaped by the County Ditch Number Six, illustrating the historical effort to manage this wetland-rich terrain for cultivation. This 2022 survey captures a rural landscape where family names are often preserved in the lakes and roads they once established.