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2016 Map of Plainview SW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Plainview SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wabasha Co and Olmsted Co meet along a straight horizontal boundary in this rural section of southeastern Minnesota. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the N Fork Whitewater River and the Middle Fork Whitewater River, which carve deep valleys through the upland plains. These waterways, along with tributaries like Logan Br, dictate the agricultural layout of the region, where farmsteads are connected by a precise grid of township roads.

Genealogical interest is centered on several local burying grounds that anchor the rural landscape, including Pleasant Valley Cem, Little Valley Cem, Oak Hill Cem, and Saint Paul's Cem. The map illustrates the 21st-century configuration of these townships, showing the persistent rural character of the area despite its proximity to larger regional hubs. The transition from the high, flat plateaus down to the river bottoms is clearly visible through the detailed contour lines, highlighting the drainage patterns that have shaped local land use for generations.