2016 Map of Staples NE

About this map

The Crow Wing River and its numerous tributaries dominate this landscape on the boundary of Wadena and Cass Counties. This aquatic network, including the Leaf River and Partridge River, creates a complex system of wetlands and small lakes such as Lovejoy Lake and Radabaugh Lake. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the Staples Municipal Airport, reflecting the modern infrastructure serving the nearby community. Rural heritage is preserved in the landscape through the Montrose Cem in the northwest and the Hallet Family Cem further east. The map shows a clear transition from the more developed corridor near the airport to the winding watercourses of Hayden Cr and the Swan River, where the terrain remains largely defined by the natural flow of these glacial waterways.