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1958 Map of Solomon Lake

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Solomon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Willmar anchors the southern edge of this West Central Minnesota landscape, where the city’s early infrastructure meets the expansive glacial lake systems of Kandiyohi County. The map details a transition from the urban grid and industrial facilities like the Willmar State Hospital and Sewage Disposal plant to a rural patchwork of township sections. Transportation is dominated by the Great Northern railroad corridors, which cut through the lakeside terrain to support the region’s agricultural economy.

Scatterings of small country schools, including School No 781 and School No 790, along with numerous local burial grounds such as Lunby Cem and Endresen Cem, provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. The complex hydrology of the region is evident in the interconnected waters of Foot Lake, Willmar Lake, and Solomon Lake, which are bordered by landmarks like the County Fairground and Robbins Island Park.