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1974 Map of Somerset North

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Somerset North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The St Croix River defines the western edge of this mid-1970s landscape, where the St Croix Islands State Wildlife Area marks a transition from riverine habitats to the upland farms of Farmington and Somerset. The regional hydrography is dominated by the Apple River, which is managed for power and recreation through features like Apple River Falls and the significant Apple River Flowage.

Local development is anchored by the village of Somerset in the south and the small rural crossroads of East Farmington and Oak Grove in the north. Genealogists can locate family ties near the Oak Grove Cem, while the industrial and recreational character of the era is evidenced by local Gravel Pits, a Powerplant, and even a Chair Lift near the river bend, suggesting the area's dual role as an agricultural hub and a burgeoning getaway for nearby urban centers.