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1991 Map of Orrock

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Orrock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Sand Dunes State Forest dominate this central Minnesota landscape, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, sloughs, and glacial lakes. The St Francis River meanders through the eastern portion of the sheet, feeding into extensive marshlands like Beergerson Slough and Johnson Slough. This environment supported a specialized rural economy centered around the hamlet of Orrock, which serves as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural and timbered lands.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including Galbraith Cem near the northern boundary and Meadowville Cem in the southeast. Notable landmarks such as the Sand Dunes Lookout Tower provide a glimpse into the forest management practices of the late 20th century. The map also records numerous water bodies like Rice Lake, Eagle Lake, and Lake Ann, which have long defined the recreation and hydrology of Sherburne County.