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2019 Map of Jordan West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Minnesota River corridor south of Carver defines this landscape, where the river's wide floodplains and winding bends separate the uplands of Carver and Scott counties. Settlement patterns reflect a deep history of Scandinavian heritage, evidenced by the Swedish Lutheran Or East Union Lutheran Cem and Swedish Methodist Cem. The small village of East Union sits atop the northern bluffs, while the community of Lawrence occupies a position near the river's southern banks.

Modern infrastructure and recreation are prominent, from the Stocker Private Airport to the numerous glacially formed water bodies such as Johnson Lake, Lundquist Lake, and Horseshoe Lake. The southern edge of the survey captures the northern reaches of Belle Plaine and the riverside community of Jordan, illustrating the development along the highway and rail corridors that follow the natural path of the river valley. Local landmarks like Paine Point and Merrill L Harris Field provide specific points of interest for regional history and aviation researchers.