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1983 Map of Rush Lake

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Rush Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Rush Lake dominates this portion of Chisago County, its irregular shoreline and islands shaped by the glacial legacy of east-central Minnesota. The map shows a landscape transitioning between agricultural fields and significant wetland systems, with La Belle Island and Pine Lake situated within the larger water body. Settlement is concentrated in small pockets such as Rush Point and the village of Harris, while the rural character is reinforced by a network of local roads like Back Hogs Road and several country cemeteries.

Genealogists can find several local landmarks of note, including Rush Lake Ch, Calvary Ch, and the No 8 schoolhouse. These institutions, along with the Royalton Memorial Cem and West Rock Cem, provide a clear picture of the community's social geography in the early 1980s. The presence of a Gravel Pit and various drainage features like County Ditch reflect the ongoing human modification of the local terrain.