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1967 Map of Rowena

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Rowena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railway cuts across this Minnesota prairie landscape, connecting the town of Wabasso and the settlement of Rowena. The terrain is characterized by a high density of man-made drainage systems, such as Judicial Ditch No 5 and several county-numbered ditches, which transformed this region into a productive agricultural area. Conservation efforts are anchored by the Luescher-Barnum State Wildlife Management Area, preserving local habitat amidst the surrounding grid of section lines and gravel pits.

Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped religious and burial sites, including St Anns Cem, Bethany Cem, and the New Avon Ch Cem. These locations, along with the Radio Facility and scattered farmstead structures, provide a clear record of the rural community’s social and physical infrastructure during the late 1960s. The northern edge is bounded by the winding course of the Redwood River, offering a natural contrast to the rigid geometry of the surrounding townships.