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2019 Map of Mankato West

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mankato West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a sharp, serpentine path through this landscape, serving as the primary geographic divider between North Mankato and the western edge of Mankato. The convergence of the Blue Earth River and Minneopa Creek with the larger river creates a complex hydrology that has historically shaped the development of riverside communities like LeHillier and the elevated city of Skyline. Local history is anchored by a significant number of burial grounds, including the Belgrade Cem, Kerns Cem, and the notable Sibley Mound Cem.

Beyond the urbanized centers and South Central College campus, the terrain transitions into the agricultural reaches of Kerns and the rural townships. Here, the landscape is defined by its geological features, such as Minneopa Falls and Minnewaukon Falls, as well as an extensive network of early roads like 207th Military Rd. The proximity of these falls to established cemeteries suggests a long-standing human connection to these specific landmarks.