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2010 Map of Henning

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Henning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Henning serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Otter Tail County, where a concentrated network of spiritual and civic landmarks defines the local heritage. The settlement is notable for its unusually high density of burial grounds and religious sites, including the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Norwegian Methodist Church Cemetery, and Saint Paul Cemetery, many of which sit along the edges of the town proper. These sites, along with the Henning Township Cemetery and United Cemetery, suggest a history of distinct denominational communities settling this part of Minnesota.

The surrounding terrain is shaped by water and low relief, with Willow Creek and Brandborg Creek cutting through the fields. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the landscape transitions toward Stony Lake and the subtle elevation of Black Peak. Modern infrastructure, such as the Henning Municipal Airport and the residential corridors along Soo Line Dr, integrates with older landmarks like the Oakwood Golf Course to show the evolution of the area into the early 21st century.