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2022 Map of Scandia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lindstrom and Scandia anchor this landscape of the Upper St. Croix Valley, where a dense network of glacial lakes defines the terrain and historical settlement patterns. The map highlights the eastern border of Minnesota along the St Croix River, protected by the Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. This water-rich geography is punctuated by significant local landmarks such as Schlimmer Point on Chisago Lake and the wetlands of McLeods Slough.

Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds, including Glader Cem and the Panola German Methodist Cem, which reflect the early ethnic and religious communities of the area. The dense concentration of water bodies like South Center Lake, Spider Lake, and Goose Lake illustrates the region's character as a lake-country destination and a significant corridor for the Saint Croix Wild and Scenic River system.