2010 Map of Steele Center

About this map

Steele Center serves as a central landmark in this agricultural landscape of Steele County, Minnesota, during the first decade of the 21st century. The map reveals a tapestry of small rural communities and ethnic heritage markers, notably the Bohemian Cemetery and Danish Cemetery, which reflect the early settlement patterns of the region. Waterways like the Straight River and Turtle Creek dictate the local topography, complemented by man-made infrastructure such as the Donald Anderson Dam. A rigid grid of township roads, including S County HWY-45 and County HWY-3, connects these scattered settlements. The presence of tiny locales like Litomysl, Summit, and Union illustrates the persistent structure of Minnesota's rural townships, while cemeteries such as Holy Trinity Cemetery and Oak Mound Cemetery provide specific geographic points of interest for genealogical research into the families who cultivated these lands.