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2010 Map of Rush City

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rush City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rush City serves as the focal point of this region, situated where the lowlands meet the winding Rush Creek and its associated Rush Creek Dam. The landscape is defined by the proximity to the Saint Croix River on its eastern edge, a major waterway that historically dictated the movement of people and goods. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds in this area, including the Heinrich Pioneer Cemetery, Gee Family Cemetery, and Taylor Cemetery, which together represent the early rural community structure of Chisago County.

The infrastructure reflects a mix of civic and industrial utility, from the Chisago County Fairgrounds near the town center to the Rush City Municipal Airport situated on the northern outskirts. To the south, Landers Landing on the Saint Croix River highlights the long-standing importance of river access. The map captures the agricultural and residential grid that branches out from the central settlement, showing a transition from the urban core of Rush City to the smaller tributary waters of Rock Creek.