1981 Map of Union Hill

About this map

Union Hill serves as the focal point for this agrarian landscape on the border of Scott and Le Sueur counties during the early 1980s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of managed water systems, including County Ditch No 10 and County Ditch No 29, which drain the lowlands surrounding natural water bodies like Graham Lake and Renneberg Lake. This intricate drainage pattern highlights the region's transition into highly organized agricultural use, even as large tracts are preserved within the Karnitz State Wildlife Management Area and Michel State Wildlife Management Area. Local genealogy is anchored by landmarks such as St Johns Cem and Frieden Ch Cem, while the headwaters of Raven Stream wind through the township of Helena, providing a natural contrast to the grid-like county ditch system.