2013 Map of Sunburg

About this map

Sunburg serves as the primary community in this portion of Kandiyohi County, where the landscape is defined by its numerous water bodies and drainage systems. The area is heavily marked by its Scandinavian heritage, evidenced by a high density of rural cemeteries including W Norway Lake Cem, E Norway Lake Lutheran Cem, and Nannestad Cem. These sites, often situated near historic congregations like the First Lutheran Cem, provide a clear map of early settlement patterns and family lineages. The terrain transitions between permanent water such as Norway Lake and Blaamyhre Lake and seasonally dry areas like the West Lakebed and Sand Lakebed. This intricate network of lakes and marshes is managed through engineered features like County Ditch Number Fifteen and County Ditch Number Twentynine, illustrating the ongoing effort to balance the region's agricultural needs with its naturally saturated topography.