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2022 Map of Melrose

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Melrose serves as the central hub of this Stearns County landscape, where the Sauk River winds through a terrain defined by agricultural grid lines and glacial water bodies. The settlement pattern is anchored by small communities such as Meire Grove to the southwest and New Munich in the southeast, each established around the spiritual and social foundations of local parishes. This is evidenced by the numerous consecrated grounds throughout the area, including Saint Johns Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and Saint Patrick Cem.

The presence of the Sauk River Trl and County Ditch Number Forty-two reflects the region's managed water systems and recreational corridors. Beyond the town centers, the map reveals a network of named lakes like Sylvia Lake and Frevels Lake, alongside smaller watercourses such as Adley Cr. These features, connected by a dense system of county roads and avenues like Lovers LN and Railroad Ave, illustrate the enduring layout of rural Minnesota townships.