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1961 Map of Orrock

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Orrock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and the Sand Dunes State Forest dominate this pocket of central Minnesota, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The community of Orrock serves as a local hub, supported by civic structures like the Townhall and local spiritual centers including Orrock Ch and Eldskog Ch. The presence of several family-named burial grounds, such as Galbraith Cem and Bellwood Cem, offers significant evidence of early settlement patterns and genealogical ties to the land.

Water is the central feature of this terrain, with the St Francis River and Elk River winding through numerous sloughs and basins. Significant water bodies like Rice Lake, Eagle Lake, and Lake Ann are interspersed with smaller features like Beergerson Slough and Larsen Slough. Recreational interests are evident in the Ski Slopes at Blue Hill and a dedicated Campground, reflecting the area's transition toward conservation and leisure use by the mid-20th century.