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2019 Map of Pilot Mound

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pilot Mound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The winding Root River carves a deep path through the driftless-style terrain of southeastern Minnesota, where the borders of Olmsted, Winona, and Fillmore counties meet. Small named settlements like Troy and Bucksnort anchor the rural landscape, which is defined by high ridges and dendritic stream networks including Trout Run and Money Cr. The namesake Pilot Mound landmark stands as a prominent elevation point overlooking the valley below, serving as a geographic anchor for the surrounding township.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in sites like the Root Prairie Lutheran Cem and Pilot Mound Cem. The map reveals a high density of secondary roads such as Gunflint Rd and Hardwood RD that navigate the complex topography. While Wadden Valley occupies the southern reaches of the quadrangle, the northern sections transition into the more level uplands of Winona County, showing a clear shift from river valley bottomlands to agricultural plateaus.