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2022 Map of Ponsford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Shell Lake and the surrounding glacial terrain of Becker County define this landscape, where the settlements of Ponsford and Pine Point serve as local anchors. The map reveals a dense network of local routes, such as Co Rd 26 and the North Country National Scenic Trl, weaving through a region defined by its numerous water bodies like Big Rush Lake and Dumbbell Lake.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the concentration of burial sites, including the Grand Medicine Cem, Saint Theodores Cem, and the Breck Memorial Episcopal Cem. These locations, alongside the smaller community of Snellman and its namesake Snellman Cem, provide vital spatial context for family history research in this part of Minnesota. To the south, the Smokey Hills provide a change in elevation near Toad Lake, illustrating the varied geography found within t139n r38w and t139n r37w.