2016 Map of Starbuck NW

About this map

Glacial depressions and water bodies dominate this portion of Pope County, where the Chippewa River and its tributary, the Little Chippewa River, snake through a landscape defined by numerous named lakes. The topography is marked by significant local-history landmarks such as Saint John's Cem and Nora Cem, which sit among the scattered farmsteads and rural townships. The map illustrates a highly organized grid of township roads, including Twp Rd T-81 and Twp Rd T-119, which provide access to more remote water bodies like Belgum Lake and Irgens Lake. This 2016 survey documents the enduring agricultural character of the region, where family-named features like Osterberg Lake and Abrahamson Lake reflect the lineage of early settlers in this prairie-pothole region of Minnesota.