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2022 Map of Pilot Grove

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pilot Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pilot Grove sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Faribault County, where the transition from natural wetlands to engineered drainage is clearly visible. The presence of the Pilot Grove Lakebed and numerous managed waterways, such as Judicial Ditch Number Nineteen and Judicial Ditch Number Seven, reflects the historical transformation of this prairie region into productive farmland. These ditches intersect with natural features like Badger Creek and the West Branch Blue Earth River, illustrating how local water management has defined the modern terrain.

Local landmarks like the Pilot Grove Cemetery provide a focal point for genealogical research, while the curiously named Cornfield Canyon Airport in the northwestern corner serves as a distinct marker of rural aviation. The map preserves the geometric layout of the Public Land Survey System, with roads like 30th Street and County Road 6 following section lines across the township boundaries of t101n r28w and t102n r28w.