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2019 Map of Rose City

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rose City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rose City and the neighboring community of Spruce Center occupy a landscape defined by the convergence of Otter Tail, Douglas, and Todd counties. This late-2010s survey reveals a region shaped by its glacial hydrology, where the Long Prairie River meanders across the southern border and smaller arteries like Stormy Cr and Spruce Creek drain the surrounding wetlands. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating smaller rural burial sites including Scribner Cem, Free Church Cem, and Spruce Hill Cem, which are scattered among the agricultural sections.

Local landmarks such as Mill Pond and the aptly named Acorn Ridge further characterize the terrain. The road network follows the classic section-line grid typical of the Midwest, with routes like Co Rd 66 NE and Co Rd 14 NE linking the scattered farmsteads. The presence of these named cemeteries and localized water features provides a clear view of the area’s settlement patterns and the historical focus on community centers that persist into the 21st century.