2019 Map of Staples

About this map

Staples serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at the boundary of Wadena and Todd counties. The town's grid is well-defined by thoroughfares such as Michigan Ave NE and Dakota Ave, while Evergreen Cem marks the northern outskirts. The surrounding area is characterized by a high density of water bodies, reflecting the glacial heritage of central Minnesota. Significant basins including Dower Lake, Hayden Lake, and Lawrence Lake dot the countryside, connected by waterways like Hayden Cr and the winding Long Prairie River in the southeast. This 2019 survey illustrates a rural-to-urban transition where residential development meets an extensive network of wetlands and drainage systems. Researchers can trace the local infrastructure across several townships, including t133n r33w, where smaller features like Mumm Lake and Jacobson Lake break up the agricultural and forested terrain.