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2016 Map of Judson

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Judson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Minnesota River winds across this portion of Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties, defining the physical and historical character of Judson. This township-dominated landscape is heavily marked by its pioneer-era roots, evidenced by a high density of small family and community burial grounds including Trinity Cem, Zion Cem, Williams Cem, Hebron Cem, and Jerusalem Cem. These sites, often situated on high ground overlooking the river valley or near established section lines, provide essential touchstones for local genealogical research.

Water management and drainage are central to the terrain, from the natural flow of Minneopa Cr and the Swan Lake Outlet to the engineered channel of County Ditch Number Eleven. The map details a network of rural routes such as Co Rd 41 and Railroad St that connect the riverside settlement to interior water bodies like McGibneys Lake and Mennenga Lake, illustrating the intersection of natural hydrology and agricultural development.