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1983 Map of Grasston

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Grasston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Snake River meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining the topography of eastern Kanabec County in the early 1980s. The settlement of Grasston serves as a local hub along the Burlington Northern railroad line, supported by a network of drainage infrastructure including County Ditch No 1 and County Ditch No 5. This era shows a rural economy balanced between agriculture and resource extraction, evidenced by the numerous Gravel Pits scattered near the riverbanks.

Conservation efforts are prominent in the southern portion of the quadrangle with the Rice Creek State Wildlife Management Area, which protects the wetlands surrounding Rice Creek. Genealogists will find value in the clear marking of several local burial sites, including the Grasston Union Cem and Grass Lake Cem, alongside several neighborhood Townhall locations that highlight the township-based social structure of the period.