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1967 Map of Minneota NW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Minneota NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Swede Prairie and the surrounding townships of Omro, Tyro, and Burton are defined by a sophisticated system of agricultural drainage that transformed this portion of the Minnesota prairie. The landscape is etched with numerous water management features such as County Ditch No 48 and Judicial Ditch No 20, which channel water toward natural runs like Spring Creek and Mud Creek. These modifications reflect the area's intensive agricultural heritage during the mid-1960s.

Local social and conservation history is preserved through scattered landmarks. Small community centers like the Townhall and the Swede Home Ch serve as focal points for the rural population, while the Tyro State Wildlife Management Area and Lanners State Wildlife Management Area indicate a commitment to preserving native habitats amidst the cultivated fields. Family history researchers may find particular value in the Israels Ch Cem and the detailed network of section-line roads and field boundaries.