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2016 Map of Richmond

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Sauk River meanders through this portion of Stearns County, feeding a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands that define the local geography. The city of Richmond serves as the primary settlement, positioned along the river where several township and county roads converge. This 2016 survey highlights the significant water resources of the area, including the sprawling Cedar Island Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Big Lake. These interconnected bodies of water, along with smaller features like Krons Bay and East Lake, illustrate the region's character as a dense lake district.

Local history and genealogy are centered around the Saints Peter and Paul Cem within the town limits. The map also detail the rural road grid, such as Co Hwy 23 and Co Hwy 12, which connect the scattered farmsteads and lakefront properties to the regional trade center. Numerous smaller lakes like Pirz Lake, Deep Lake, and Browns Lake are interspersed among the larger basins, showing the intricate hydrology of the Minnesota landscape.