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1982 Map of Sandstone South

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Sandstone South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Kettle River carves a dominant path through the center of this Pine County landscape, shaping the development and conservation patterns of the early 1980s. South of the city of Sandstone, the river corridor is preserved through Banning State Park and the Sandstone National Wildlife Refuge, reflecting a significant commitment to public lands and wildlife management. The northern portion of the sheet is marked by institutional and industrial activity, including the Sandstone Federal Correctional Institution and several gravel pits and a quarry near the riverbanks.

Water drainage is a defining characteristic of the eastern and southern terrain, where numerous small tributaries like Bear Creek, Skunk Creek, and Wilburn Creek feed into the primary river system. The presence of the Friesland Ditch indicates historic drainage efforts in the western sections. For local historians, the map documents the corporate boundary of Sandstone and the transition into rural townships like Barry and Arlone.