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2022 Map of Mankato West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mankato West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of the Minnesota River and Blue Earth River dominates this detailed survey of the Mankato area, where the valley terrain dictates the layout of modern infrastructure. Residential expansion is visible across North Mankato and Mankato, while smaller settlements like Le Hillier, Skyline, and Kerns occupy the surrounding bluffs and lowlands. A significant focus on the southwestern portion of the sheet reveals the grounds of Minneopa Falls and its associated landmarks, including Minneopa Cem and the Bison Enclosure Trail.

Tracing the natural history and local heritage of Nicollet and Blue Earth counties, the map highlights numerous memorial sites such as Sibley Mound Cem and Grand View Memorial Cem. Educational centers are well-represented, with both South Central College and portions of Minnesota State University Mankato integrated into the urban fabric. Extensive trail systems, such as the Seppmann Mill Trail and Southern Route Trail, weave through the river valleys, marking contemporary recreation paths along historical corridors.