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2016 Map of Mankato West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mankato West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Minnesota River and Blue Earth River converge in this detailed modern survey of the region, where the urban development of Mankato and North Mankato meets the rural townships of the north and west. The landscape is defined by the sharp ravines of Minneopa Creek, home to Minnewaukon Falls and Minnehishina Falls, features that highlight the dramatic elevation changes near the river bluffs. Several smaller communities and residential developments are mapped, including Skyline, LeHillier, and the neighborhood of Avalon.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of burial sites across the quadrangle, from the Sibley Mound Cem overlooking the river to the Belgrade Swedish Cem and Kern's Cem in the outlying agricultural areas. The map also documents modern infrastructure and civic landmarks such as S Central Coll and the Veterans Memorial Bridge, providing a precise look at the area's footprint in the early 21st century.