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2015 Map of Veblen

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Veblen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Veblen serves as the primary hub in this corner of Marshall County, situated along the upper reaches of the Little Minnesota River. The landscape is dominated by the Coteau des Prairies, a high glacial plateau that creates a complex drainage system of small creeks and numerous wetlands. To the south of the settlement, the terrain is dotted with significant bodies of water including Hill Lake, Summit Lake, and the larger Turtlefoot Lake.

Tracing the section lines reveals a rural network of roads like 107th St and 446th Ave that connect the isolated farmsteads typical of this region. Local history is anchored by the Saint Matthew Cem, while the winding courses of Shortfoot Cr and LaFrambois Cr illustrate the natural topography before they feed into the river system. This survey documents the persistent agricultural character of the prairie highlands in the early 21st century.