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2013 Map of Grasston

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Grasston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Grasston sits near the confluence of the Snake River and Rice Creek, serving as a central point in this part of eastern Minnesota. The landscape is defined by its complex water systems, where natural features like Grass Lake and Spence Lake are integrated with an extensive network of man-made channels including County Ditch Number One and County Ditch Number Four. This drainage infrastructure reflects the area's agricultural history and the ongoing management of the low-lying terrain.

Local history is anchored by several long-standing landmarks, including Grasston Union Cem near the river and Grass Lake Cem further south. The boundary between Kanabec Co and Pine Co runs along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, crossed by primary thoroughfares like MN-107 and MN-70. The layout of the roads, such as Sherwood Ave and Rainbow ST, follows the section lines of the rural grid, illustrating the methodical settlement of the region.