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2013 Map of Forest City

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Forest City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Forest City serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape in Meeker County, where the meandering North Fork Crow River cuts through a glacial terrain defined by numerous lakes and wetlands. The map documents a deeply rooted rural economy, naming specific family-operated agricultural sites such as Mar Doll Farm, Wagner Dairy, and T and T Farms. These contemporary farmsteads exist alongside long-established community landmarks, including the Saint Gertrude Cem and Ostmark Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in the region.

The hydrology of the area is particularly prominent, with larger bodies like Richardson Lake, Dunns Lake, and Rice Lake providing natural boundaries for the grid of township roads. The intersection of Minnesota Highway 24 and local routes like Csah 2 provides the primary transit network for this part of central Minnesota, connecting small settlements and isolated farmsteads across the prairie and riparian zones.