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1974 Map of Rushford West

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Rushford West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Root River valley carves a deep path through Fillmore County, defining the settlement patterns of Peterson and Rushford during the mid-1970s. This survey captures the region's agricultural and industrial infrastructure, dominated by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad corridor as it follows the river's winding course. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, documenting several rural burial grounds such as West Grace Cem, East Grace Cem, and the Hungerholdt Cem located near the southern corporate boundary.

Upland from the river bottoms, the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest covers the steep bluffs, including the prominent Magelssen Bluff overlooking the town. Civil and local landmarks are clearly marked, from the Fish Hatchery and local Townhall to the radio towers and numerous gravel pits that reflect the area's geological utility. The surrounding townships of Arendahl, Holt, and Norway create a patchwork of rural land use adjacent to the concentrated village centers.