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2019 Map of Henning

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Henning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Henning serves as the central hub of this Otter Tail County landscape, where the intersection of several county highways and local roads like Front St and Douglas Ave reveals a well-established prairie community. The map is particularly notable for its high density of historical burial grounds, including the Norwegian Methodist Church Cem and Grace Cem, which suggest the lineage of early Scandinavian settlers in the region.

The surrounding terrain is a complex mosaic of wetlands and small water bodies, such as Stony Lake and Willow Cr, typical of the post-glacial topography in this part of Minnesota. To the south, Black Peak rises above the low-lying marshes, providing a distinct geographic landmark near Lost School Rd. The presence of the Henning Municipal Airport and multiple church sites, like Trinity Lutheran Church, underscores the town's role as a regional anchor for the surrounding rural townships.