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1974 Map of Miesville

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Miesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Cannon River winds through the heart of this mid-1970s landscape, carving a deep valley that defines the border between Dakota and Goodhue counties. This corridor is dominated by the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, showing a preserved landscape of steep bluffs and wooded ravines. Along the southern banks, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks trace the river's path, serving as a reminder of the area's vital transportation history.

Local settlements like Miesville and Townhall sit atop the flatter uplands to the north, while the valley floor contains specialized landmarks such as the Mineral Springs Sanatorium and the Cannon River Cemetery. The map captures the agricultural patterns of Douglas and Welch townships, marked by numerous gravel pits and a network of section roads like 270th Street, illustrating the rural development of south-central Minnesota before modern suburban expansion.