2019 Map of Normania

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Yellow Medicine Co is documented here through its grid of township roads and prairie waterways. The small settlement of Normania serves as a central point, anchored by the Saint Lucas Cem. To the north, the community of Spring Creek is situated near the Mijhre State Wildlife Management Area, a preserved expanse of wetlands and prairie habitat. This area reflects the deep Scandinavian heritage of the region, evidenced by the Spring Creek Norwegian Lutheran Cem and Bethlehem Cem. The southern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the winding course of the Yellow Medicine River, which cuts across the township lines near the border with Lyon Co. Numerous prairie potholes and small lakes, such as Spellman Lake and Miedd Lake, dot the terrain, illustrating the glacial hydrography typical of this part of Minnesota.