2022 Map of Fosston West

About this map

The Sand Hill River meanders across this landscape in western Polk County, defining a region where water and agriculture are closely linked. The city of Fosston sits at the eastern edge of the map, serving as a hub for the surrounding township lands of t148n r41w and t148n r40w. This area is characterized by a high concentration of small lakes and wetlands, including Strand Lake, Ouff Lake, and Kroening Lake, which are interspersed among a grid of section roads like 400th St SE. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies specific burial sites such as Landsverk Cem and Hansville Cem, which offer physical connections to the early farming families of the prairie. The presence of the Fosston Municipal Airport and the local Industrial Ave indicates the modern economic infrastructure that supports this rural Minnesota community.