2019 Map of Syre

About this map

Syre and the surrounding prairie of the Red River Valley define this landscape at the boundary of Norman and Clay Counties. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage and local transit, with Coon Creek winding through the northern sections while the Agassiz Trail runs north-to-south along the eastern edge, following the ancient glacial shoreline. This map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, as it identifies several historically significant burial sites rooted in the area's Scandinavian heritage, including the United Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery and the Old Jevnaker Cemetery. The grid-like arrangement of roads such as 100th Ave and County Road 33 illustrates the enduring impact of the Public Land Survey System on the agricultural layout of this corner of Minnesota.