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2016 Map of Rushford West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rushford West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Root River meanders through a deeply carved valley in this section of Fillmore and Winona counties, anchoring the small communities of Peterson and Rushford. The geography here is defined by sharp elevation changes, particularly along the prominent Tower Ridge and the bluff-lined corridors of Rush Creek and Pine Cr. These waterways have long shaped the settlement patterns and local transit of southeastern Minnesota, with roads like Co Hwy 25 and Colbenson Rd following the contours of the limestone-rich driftless landscape.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several well-placed landmarks, including West Grace Cem and East Grace Cem near Peterson, and Saint Joseph Cem overlooking the river valley. The map also records smaller family-named sites such as Hungerholdt Cem and Johnson Cem, alongside the operations of the Rushford Municipal Airport. Notable natural features like Trout Spring and the drainage of Ferndale Cr illustrate the complex hydrology of this riverine environment.