2019 Map of Randolph

About this map

Lake Byllesby and the winding Cannon River anchor the southern landscape of this Dakota County region, where the terrain transitions from agricultural fields to complex river valleys. The area is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Chub Creek and the South Branch Vermillion River, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of towns like Randolph and Hampton. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several distinct burial grounds that mark the heritage of early residents, such as Saint Mathias Cemetery and the McNutt Cemetery. The rectangular grid of township roads, including County Road 80 and County Road 82, overlays a geography still heavily influenced by its hydrology, providing a clear view of how rural property lines were established around the natural bends of Pine Creek and Spring Creek.