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2010 Map of Houston

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Root River and its South Fork define the valley floor where the city of Houston serves as a regional hub in the southeast corner of Minnesota. This 2010 survey details a landscape where agriculture and community identity are deeply tied to the coulees and hollows, such as Skunk Hollow and Paradise Valley. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it preserves the locations of numerous small burial grounds including the Omodt Family Cemetery, First Swedish Baptist Cemetery, and the Swenson and Anderson Cemetery.

Upstream along the winding path of Money Creek, the map traces rural development through settlements like Wiscoy Valley and Campbell Valley. Notable infrastructure for water management and recreation is evident through features like the James Zerbe Dam and Cushon's Peak Campground. The transition from the river valley to the upland ridges is marked by a dense network of township and county roads, reflecting the long-established land divisions of Pleasant Hill and Wiscoy townships.