2016 Map of Meriden

About this map

Waseca and the smaller settlement of Meriden anchor this portion of south-central Minnesota, where a complex network of wetlands and small lakes defines the landscape. The county line between Waseca Co and Steele Co runs vertically through the eastern half, separating the municipal hub of Waseca from the agricultural reaches to the east. Several bodies of water including Clear Lake, Goose Lake, and Watkins Lake are interspersed with low-lying terrain and drainage features like Crane Creek. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, marking several local burial sites such as Woodville Cemetery near the city center, Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Karsten Cemetery, and Brase Cemetery. The transition from the urban streets of Waseca to the rural section lines of the surrounding townships illustrates the enduring character of the region's agricultural and township organization.