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2016 Map of Finlayson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Finlayson and Groningen anchor this Pine County landscape, where the northern wetlands and small glacial lakes define the local geography. The map reveals a dense network of water bodies including Fish Lake, Indian Lake, and Hellmans Lake, interspersed with established agricultural holdings like Koski Farm. This modern survey records the persistent rural character of the region, where family names are often preserved in local landmarks and thoroughfares such as Mattson Line and Dahlstein Rd.

Cultural history is represented by the Finnish Cem near the town center, reflecting the Scandinavian heritage common to this part of Minnesota. The southern edge of the sheet transitions into the more developed outskirts of Sandstone, while the surrounding terrain is drained by systems like Skunk Cr and the Pine River. Local history researchers will find the specific road alignments and property boundaries provide a clear look at the area's contemporary settlement patterns.