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2013 Map of Kimberly

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kimberly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kimberly and the surrounding Aitkin County wetlands define this landscape, where the meandering Rice River connects a complex network of glacial basins and drainage streams. This 2013 survey reveals a territory shaped by its hydrology, centered on the expansive Dam Lake and Rice Lake in the southern half of the quadrangle. The settlement pattern remains largely rural, with established transportation corridors like MN-210 cutting across the northern reaches, while smaller routes like Nature Ave and 257th Ave provide access to the lakeshores and forested tracts.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented through the distribution of community landmarks. Several burial sites, including Lansford Cem, Anderson Cem, and the Saron Cem near Lily Lake, are documented alongside the Howard Private Cem. These sites, along with the names on roads like Midthun LN and Bear Paw Blvd, reflect the family-centric development of this lake country. The map's detail also captures the transition between open water and wetland environments, evidenced by features such as Dam Brook and Portage Lake.