2013 Map of Farwell

About this map

Holmes City and the surrounding glacial lake district of Douglas County define this landscape, where early pioneer heritage is preserved through a dense network of country cemeteries. The map reveals a high concentration of sites important to local genealogy and Scandinavian settlement history, including the Finnish Cem, Saint Paul's Cem, and Trysil Cem. To the south, the village of Farwell sits along MN-55 at the border of Pope County, serving as a gateway to the region's recreation areas. The terrain is marked by dozens of water bodies like Lobster Lake and Lake Oscar, which have supported a transition from purely agricultural use to modern vacation spots like the Sun Valley Resort and Campground. The intricate shoreline of Lake Rachel and the many smaller potholes such as Kron Lakes illustrate the classic Minnesota prairie-pothole topography.