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1961 Map of Orrock

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Orrock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The St Francis River winds through a complex landscape of glacial terrain and lowland wetlands in this Sherburne County survey. The Sand Dunes State Forest dominates the central portion of the map, where the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower stands as a focal point for conservation efforts in the early 1960s. This region is characterized by a series of distinct sloughs, including Beergerson Slough and Jensen Slough, reflecting the area's intricate drainage patterns.

Local rural life is anchored by small settlements and country parishes, such as the village of Orrock and the nearby Orrock Ch. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and cemeteries like Galbraith Cem and Svea Hill Cem. To the north, the rise of Blue Hill provides a contrast to the river bottomlands, while the eastern edge is defined by the Elk River and Battle Brook.