2016 Map of Staples

About this map

Staples serves as the central hub of this region, straddling the border between Wadena Co and Todd Co. The settlement pattern follows a grid centered on Front St and Minnesota Ave SW, with the residential and commercial layout transitioning quickly into a landscape dominated by glacial lakes and wetlands. Numerous bodies of water, including Dower Lake, Rice Lake, and Hayden Lake, define the local geography and drainage patterns. The Long Prairie River and its tributaries, such as Stony Brook and Moran Cr, weave through the southern portions of the map, illustrating the complex hydrology of this central Minnesota area. To the north, Evergreen Cem provides a genealogical touchpoint for local families, while the surrounding rural sections are divided by a network of numbered county and township roads like Co Rd 21 and Red Oak Rd.