1962 Map of Moland

About this map

Richland Center and Moland serve as the primary focal points of this rural landscape where Rice, Goodhue, Steele, and Dodge counties converge. This early 1960s survey documents a well-established agricultural grid defined by local institutional landmarks such as the Richland Center Sch, the Townhall, and the Moland Ch. The topography is shaped by the winding courses of Rush Creek and the Middle Fork Zumbro River, which cut through the undulating terrain of the Richland and Ellington townships. Genealogy and local history researchers will find value in the precise locations of the Moland Ch Cem and Merton Cem. The presence of County Ditch No 2 and a scattered Gravel Pit illustrates the ongoing land management and small-scale resource extraction typical of southern Minnesota farm country during this era.