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1974 Map of Little Rock Lake

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Little Rock Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Mississippi River carves a winding path through the center of this 1970s landscape, serving as the county line between Stearns and Benton. To the north, the expansive Little Rock Lake dominates the terrain, fed by Little Rock Creek and Sucker Creek. This area shows a blend of established riverfront communities like Sartell and Rice, connected by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the precise locations of the Rice Cem and Brockway Cem, along with numerous industrial sites such as Gravel Pits and a Quarry near Watab. The map also captures the local communication infrastructure of the era, notably the Radio Tower (WWJO) located south of Le Sauk. From the Picnic Area on the riverbanks to the scattered trailer parks and campgrounds, the map reflects the mid-century development of this central Minnesota river corridor.