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2013 Map of Meriden

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Meriden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The city of Waseca anchors the western edge of this 2013 landscape, where the prairie begins its transition into a network of significant glacial basins. The eastern expansion of the city is clearly defined by landmarks such as the Waseca County Fairgrounds and the shores of Clear Lake. Moving east toward the smaller settlement of Meriden, the terrain is dominated by a chain of water bodies including Rice Lake, Watkins Lake, and the expansive Goose Lake, which together dictate the winding path of Us-14.

Genealogists will find this record particularly useful for its precise location of rural burial sites scattered across the township lines of Waseca and Steele counties. The presence of Saint Paul's Lutheran Cem, Karsten Cem, Woodville Cem, and Brase Cem provides a clear spatial context for local family histories. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Crane Cr as it moves through the agricultural grid, alongside local recreation spots like Kieslers Campground.