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1982 Map of Heatwole

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Heatwole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

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The lowlands of central Minnesota define this landscape, where the prairie gives way to a dense network of lakes and marshes managed for conservation. At the heart of the area lies the Ras-Lynn Wildlife Management Area, a complex of wetlands including Eagle Lake, Mud Lake, and L Clara that illustrates the regional commitment to habitat preservation. This 1982 survey captures the rural character of Lynn and Collins townships, where small clusters of settlement like Heatwole and West Lynn persist alongside agricultural drainage projects like Judicial Ditch No 1.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of religious and burial sites across the countryside. From the Zion Ch and Trinity Cem in the north to the Lake Marion Cem near Lake Marion County Park, these landmarks anchor the history of the early farming families. The presence of the Hutchinson Municipal Airport in the northeast corner signals the gradual modernization of the area as it transitioned toward the late 20th century.