1967 Map of Hadley

About this map

Hadley stands as the primary rail-oriented settlement in this southwestern Minnesota landscape, positioned where the Chicago and North Western line cuts through the south. The terrain is defined by a unique drainage pattern characterized by numerous lakebeds, such as the Great Oasis Lakebed, Crooked Lakebed, and Rush Lakebed, which suggest a complex history of water management and agricultural conversion. These flat basins contrast with landmarks like Poverty Hill and the winding course of Beaver Creek. Conservation efforts are prominent across the townships of Lowville and Mason, evidenced by the Sarah-Mason State Wildlife Management Area. For genealogists, the map reveals specific local sites including the Highland Home Cem near the Highland Home settlement and the Modum Cem in the north, providing precise locations for rural community life in the late 1960s.