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1965 Map of Sheldon

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sheldon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

South Fork Root River meanders through the northern reaches of Houston County, carving a deep valley that defines the local topography in the mid-1960s. The landscape is characterized by the high, narrow Hague Ridge and the Black Hammer Valley, illustrating the driftless area's intricate drainage patterns before they reach the Mississippi. In the southern portion of the map, the burgeoning county seat of Caledonia is visible, showing the early layout of its residential streets, High School, and the local sewage disposal infrastructure.

Conservation and early industry are both prominent on this sheet. Large swaths of the Minnesota Memorial Hardwood State Forest dominate the central hills, while Beaver Creek Valley State Park provides a dedicated recreational corridor along Beaver Creek. A notable historical landmark is Schechs Mill, a water-powered facility located near the junction of several valley roads, serving as a reminder of the region's agricultural processing roots.