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1958 Map of Gracelock

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Gracelock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Gracelock serves as the central point of reference in this landscape defined by the agricultural and conservation patterns of the mid-20th century. The territory is organized into the townships of Mandt, Grace, Rosewood, and Havelock, where a dense network of local landmarks indicates a settled rural community. Genealogy interests are well-served by the presence of numerous country institutions, including Havelock Ch and its accompanying Havelock Cem, as well as Rosewood Ch and Buffalo Lake Ch.

A notable shift in land use is visible with the extensive State Wildlife Management Area and Swma, reflecting the conservation efforts managed by the State of Minnesota Department of Conservation. The map also documents the distribution of local education through a series of numbered districts, such as School No 319 and School No 295, while the southern reaches are marked by the drainage of Dry Weather Cr.