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2016 Map of Solomon Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Solomon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The northern reaches of Willmar dominate the southern edge of this map, where the city grid meets a complex glaciated landscape of prairie potholes and interconnected water bodies. The geography is defined by a dense concentration of lakes, including the large Solomon Lake, Foot Lake, and Lake Florida to the north. These waters are linked by small drainage ways like Shakopee Cr, creating a varied terrain of wetlands and high ground that has shaped local development and agriculture.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous landmarked cemeteries and institutions. Notable sites such as the Vikor Lutheran Church Cem and Saint Johns Cem are scattered across the rural township sections, while the campus of Ridgewater Coll sits near the northern edge of the city. The map reveals a transition from the urban structure of Willmar to the agricultural expanses of the surrounding townships, marked by a systematic grid of county roads and avenues.