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2019 Map of Olga

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Olga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Hill River meanders through this portion of Polk County, defining a landscape of glacial lakes and extensive drainage systems. The small community of Olga serves as a central point in an area dominated by agricultural sections and a complex network of county ditches, including County Ditch Number One Hundred Thirteen and County Ditch Number Eightyfour. These man-made channels highlight the historical effort to manage the high water table and prairie wetlands of the Red River Valley region.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, particularly the numerous rural cemeteries like Brandvold Cemetery, Salem Cem, and the Froen Lutheran Cem. The terrain is dotted with named water bodies such as Agnes Lake, Sorby Lake, and Schneider Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography. The prevalence of family-named lakes and local cemeteries provides a clear picture of the settlement patterns and community centers that have sustained this part of Minnesota into the twenty-first century.