2019 Map of Mabel

About this map

Mabel and the surrounding farmland of southern Fillmore County are defined by a complex network of waterways carving through the landscape just north of the Iowa border. The drainage patterns of Riceford Cr and Wisel Cr illustrate the deeply dissected terrain of the driftless area, where small settlements like Newburg and Prosper are established along high ridges and valley floors. This survey documents a rural environment where local history is anchored by numerous community burial sites, including North Sheie Cem, Garness Cem, and Newburg Cem. The northern edge of the map features the S Fork Root River, a primary watercourse that historically shaped the regional topography. The grid of country roads, such as Co HWY 24 and State Line RD, connects these isolated communities, reflecting a century of agricultural development in this corner of Minnesota.