2016 Map of Hoffman

About this map

Hoffman serves as the central hub of this prairie and lake landscape, situated where the Chippewa River drainage meets a dense network of glacial basins. The settlement pattern here is defined by a rigid grid of township and county roads, such as Co Hwy 5 and Co Rd 38, which navigate around a prolific number of water bodies including Elk Lake, Wilson Lake, and Bolin Lake. This 2016 survey captures the area at a time when the rural character is anchored by established local sites like Land Cem, Zion Cem, and Bethel Cem. To the west, the Pomme de Terre River carves a distinct path through the terrain, contrasting with the more stationary waters of Spring Lake and Olson Lake to the north. The proximity of the Grant, Douglas, Stevens, and Pope county lines underscores the map's value for researchers tracing property and jurisdictional history in this multi-county corner of Minnesota.