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2016 Map of Medford West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Deerfield and the western outskirts of Medford anchor this landscape along the border of Rice and Steele counties. The region is defined by its agricultural grid and a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Norwegian Lutheran Meraker Cem and Trinity Cem. These sites, along with the Deerfield Cem and Crane Creek Cem, offer significant points of interest for genealogical research into the area's early settlement families.

Water and transport networks shape the eastern corridor, where the Straight River runs parallel to major transit routes. The presence of the Pelican Lake Bed to the southwest suggests a landscape of reclaimed or seasonal wetlands common to this part of Minnesota. Aviation history is represented by the Underland Airstrip and the northern reaches of the Owatonna Degner Regional Airport, marking the intersection of traditional farming life and modern infrastructure.