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2013 Map of Nye

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Nye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Glacial geology defines this portion of Polk County, where a dense cluster of kettle lakes and meandering waterways dominate the landscape. The Apple River cuts through the southeastern corner, while the central corridor is anchored by the interconnected waters of Church Pine Lake, Wind Lake, and Big Lake. These water bodies, along with smaller features like Swede Lake and Rice Lake, suggest a region historically shaped by both seasonal recreation and agriculture.

Infrastructure in this era is characterized by a precise grid of county roads and avenues, such as 100th Ave and 200th St, which partition the rural space. The St Croix Valley Airport serves as a modern landmark in the southwest, while family-named features like Larsen Lake, Mansen Lake, and Paulsen Lake provide valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking local land ownership and settlement patterns in this lake-rich Wisconsin township.