Loading map...

2010 Map of Milan

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Milan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Minnesota River and the low-lying basin of the Watson Sag dominate this landscape in western Chippewa County. The settlement of Milan sits at the northern edge of this complex hydrologic network, serving as a hub where the Milan Post Office and Milan Rest Area provide infrastructure for travelers and residents alike. The river valley's physical geography is defined by broad channels and landforms like Rosemoen Island, where the water transitions toward the Lac qui Parle River to the south.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by established sites such as Kviteseid Cemetery to the east and the Lac qui Parle Cemetery in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Significant water crossings like the Milan Bridge and the confluence of Tenmile Creek and Emily Creek underscore the area's reliance on bridge infrastructure to navigate the marshy river bottoms and expansive drainage systems of the Minnesota River valley.