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2010 Map of Lindstrom

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lindstrom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Sunrise River meanders through this landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and small Minnesota settlements at the start of the 21st century. The chain of water bodies, including North Lindstrom Lake, South Lindstrom Lake, and North Center Lake, creates a highly irregular shoreline that has long dictated the layout of Lindstrom and Center City. A unique infrastructure point is the North Center Lake Seaplane Base, reflecting the region's strong aviation and recreational culture.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented, such as Hillside Cemetery, Chisago Lake Cemetery, and the Kost Evangelical Free Church Cemetery. Small-scale agricultural and rural life persists in northern pockets like Kost and Almelund, where the Almelund Post Office remains a local anchor. The map captures a moment where water-based transit, rural postal networks, and growing lakefront communities intersect.