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2010 Map of Orrock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Saint Francis River winds through this portion of Sherburne County, defining a landscape of wetlands, sloughs, and managed pools. The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge dominates the upper half of the sheet, where a series of water control structures like Pool 28 Dam and Pool 17 Dam have altered the natural hydrology of the river basin. These pools create a complex mosaic of aquatic habitats including Rice Lake and Pool 14.

Human settlement is marked by small clusters like Orrock and the presence of numerous burial grounds, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Six distinct cemeteries are documented, including Galbriath Cemetery in the north and Meadowville Cemetery in the southeast. Cultural and recreational landmarks range from the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower near Lake Ann to the Camp in the Woods located near the shores of Elk Lake. The terrain is generally low-lying, punctuated by modest rises such as Blue Hill and Svea Hill.