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2010 Map of Northfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Northfield townsite and its immediate surroundings are defined by the winding course of the Cannon River, which flows north through the heart of the settlement. At this point in the early 21st century, the map shows the established campus of Saint Olaf College overlooking the river valley from the west. The river’s importance to the local economy and geography is underscored by the Cannon River Dam located near the center of town and a second dam downstream at Dundas.

Moving away from the river banks, the landscape transitions into an organized grid of agricultural roads and residential growth. Notable landmarks for genealogical research include Oak Lawn Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery on the eastern edge of the city. Smaller outlying settlements such as Waterford are connected by a network of local routes like Northfield Blvd and Dundas Blvd, while tributaries including Heath Creek and Wolf Creek drain the surrounding fields.