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2016 Map of Nowthen

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Nowthen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rum River winds through the southeastern corner of this Anoka County landscape, defining a wetland-rich region where suburban expansion from Ramsey meets the more rural character of Nowthen. This survey captures the area's intricate hydrology, characterized by a high density of glacial lakes and kettle ponds, including the centrally located Pickerel Lake and Goose Lake. The drainage network of Trott Brook and Ford Brook further shapes the terrain, creating a complex series of wetlands and tributary systems.

Local history is anchored by established sites such as Lakeview Cem near the intersection of Viking Blvd NW and Trott Brook Cem to the south. Significant infrastructure, including Faherty Bridge crossing the river and a dense grid of modern roads like Burns Pkwy, illustrates the transition from mid-century agriculture toward the residential developments that now define the northern Twin Cities periphery.