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1981 Map of Norwood

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Norwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Young America and Norwood anchor this survey of central Carver County, appearing as distinct but adjacent settlements before their eventual consolidation. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Crow River South Fork and a dense network of glacial basins, including Tiger Lake, Baylor Lake, and Young America Lake. This era shows the heavy influence of rail transport on local geography, with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western lines intersecting near the town centers.

Local history is preserved in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the township, such as Forest Hills Cem, St Johns Cem, and Crow River Cem. The map also captures the early development of Baylor County Park on the shores of Eagle Lake, alongside several industrial Gravel Pit operations that reflect the region's surface geology. Together, these features document a mid-century agricultural and transit hub during its transition into a more recreational and suburban landscape.