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2022 Map of Rushford West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Rushford West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The deep valley of the Root River carves a distinctive path through the blufflands of southeastern Minnesota, defining the settlement patterns of Rushford and the nearby village of Peterson. This 2022 survey captures a landscape where river-bottom agriculture and high-ground ridges like Pigtail Ridge and Tower Ridge dictate the layout of the local road network. Modern transportation and recreation intersect here as the Root River State Trl follows the waterway through the heart of Rushford Village, tracing a corridor once vital to the region's development.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Saint Joseph Cem, Johnson Cem, and Hongerholt Cem. The map also details the Rushford Municipal Airport-Robert W Bunke Field, illustrating the area's continued role as a regional hub. Significant local landmarks like West Grace Cem and East Grace Cem serve as quiet markers of family heritage within this river valley community.