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1967 Map of Richmond

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Richmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sauk River winds through this central Minnesota landscape, defining a region where glacial topography has created an intricate network of interconnected waterways. Near the settlement of Richmond, the river transitions into a dense cluster of lakes including Horseshoe Lake, Cedar Island Lake, and the expansive Rice Lake to the south. This area is characterized by its heavy concentration of water bodies, many of which carry local family or descriptive names like Schroeder Lake, Meyers Lake, and Becker Lake.

Transportation and industry are marked by the Great Northern railroad, which parallels Great Northern Creek toward the town of Roscoe in the west. Numerous Gravel Pits are scattered across the terrain, particularly near the river and rail lines, indicating the importance of local mineral extraction during the mid-1960s. The map also delineates civil boundaries for Munson, Eden Lake, and Farming townships, providing a clear view of the rural property and administrative divisions of the era.