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1966 Map of Kensington

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Kensington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Glacial topography and a network of freshwater basins define this western Douglas County landscape in the mid-1960s. The village of Kensington serves as the primary hub, situated along the Soo Line Railroad Grade, which cuts diagonally across the prairie. The region is marked by significant historical markers, notably Runestone Hill, reflecting the local heritage and archaeological interest of the area.

Conservation efforts are prominent across the quadrangle, with numerous protected areas such as the Red Rock State Wildlife Management Area and Hegg Lake State Wildlife Management Area preserving the wetland habitats. Genealogists and local historians can locate early religious and community landmarks, including Solem Ch and Wennersborg Cem, which appear alongside numerous family-named lakes like Jorgenson Lake and Christopherson Lake. The map also details the transition from rural townships like Urness and Solem to the varied terrain of Lookout Mountain.