2016 Map of Lake City NW

About this map

The boundary between Goodhue and Wabasha counties cuts through this undulating agricultural landscape, where the headwaters of Wells Creek and Gilbert Creek have carved distinct drainage patterns. For genealogists and local historians, this map is remarkable for its concentration of denominational and family burial sites, including the German Lutheran Cemetery, German Methodist Cemetery, and the Old German Evangelical Cemetery, which reflect the area's European immigrant heritage. The settlement of Oak Ridge sits on the eastern edge, while prominent landforms like West Florence Ridge and the Gilbert Valley dominate the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. The road network follows a blend of section lines and topography, with routes such as County 5 Boulevard and Old Church Road connecting the scattered farmsteads and rural landmarks.