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1974 Map of Good Thunder

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Good Thunder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The confluence of the Blue Earth River and its tributaries dominates this mid-1970s survey of southern Minnesota. The settlement of Good Thunder anchors the southern edge of the map, while Rapidan is situated to the north, near the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Le Sueur River, Maple River, and Cobb River, which carve deep, wooded valleys through the surrounding agricultural townships of South Bend and Lyra.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the multiple local burial sites, including Calvary Cem, St John Cem, Lyra Cem, and St Johns Cem. Notable landmarks such as the Holberg Dam and the County Home reflect the local infrastructure and community history of the era. Conservation land is represented by the Gage State Wildlife Management Area, preserving the riverine environment amidst the region's active Quarry and Gravel Pits operations.