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1975 Map of Sand Creek

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Sand Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Red Cedar River carves a central path through this mid-1970s landscape, serving as the primary geographical anchor for the surrounding rural communities of Barron and Dunn Counties. The settlement of Sand Creek sits at a prominent bend in the river, surrounded by a high density of spiritual and commemorative sites that speak to the area's deep-rooted heritage. Local genealogy and history are well-represented by numerous burial grounds and congregations, including Dovre Ch Cem, Myron Cem, and New Hope Ch.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward Brewer Hill in the northwest, while the southeastern corner is defined by the marshy lowland of the Hay Creek State Public Hunting Grounds. The transition from the rugged river valley to the orderly grid of township roads like Lexington Drive and Spring Hill Drive illustrates the balance between the natural drainage patterns of Lowell Creek and Upper Pine Creek and the agricultural development of the late 20th century.