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2019 Map of Rush Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The sprawling waters of Rush Lake dominate this 2019 survey, defining the geography of the border between Pine and Chisago counties. The central lake is punctuated by La Belle Island, while the surrounding landscape is a complex network of smaller water bodies including Leech Lake, Round Lake, and Goose Lake, which is notable for the narrow passage of the Goose Lake Narrows. Settlement patterns are concentrated around the eastern edge at Rush City and the northern cluster at Rock Creek, while smaller communities like Rush Point and Greely anchor the western and northern reaches.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of rural burial grounds throughout the area. Longstanding community identities are preserved through sites like Royalton Memorial Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and the Rush Lake Baptist Cem. The water management of the region is evidenced by the presence of County Ditch Number Eight, reflecting the ongoing agricultural drainage efforts in this lake-rich portion of Minnesota.