2010 Map of Good Thunder

About this map

The Blue Earth River, Le Sueur River, and Maple River converge in a complex hydrological network south of Mankato, defining the rural character of this Blue Earth County landscape. The settlement of Good Thunder serves as a primary hub in the south, containing the Good Thunder Post Office and nearby Saint Johns Cemetery. To the north, the smaller village of Rapidan is situated near the Rapidan Dam along the banks of the Blue Earth. This 2010 survey illustrates a region where local genealogy is deeply tied to the land, evidenced by numerous burial grounds like Lyra Cemetery, Saint John Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, and Holberg Cemetery. The infrastructure is characterized by a grid of township roads such as County Hwy-34 and 552nd Ave that navigate around the winding river valleys.