2019 Map of French Lake

About this map

Annandale and the surrounding rural townships of Wright County are defined by a glacial landscape of interconnected wetlands and small lakes. The North Fork Crow River meanders across the southern half of the map, providing a natural drainage for the agricultural lands of French Lake and West Albion. This 2019 survey documents a high density of small-scale rural cemeteries, which serve as localized anchors for family history. These sites, including Saint Ignatius Cem, National Cem, and Apostolic Cem, are often situated near the historical crossroads that formed the backbone of the region's development.