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1958 Map of Veblen

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Veblen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Veblen sits at the northeastern corner of this 1950s survey, marking a distinct transition between the lowlands and the higher reaches of the Coteau Des Prairies. The town serves as a focal point for the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad, which skirts the northern edge of the terrain. South of the town, the landscape is defined by a dense concentration of glacial potholes and lakes, including Abraham Lake, Hill Lake, and Dumarce Lake.

Genealogists will find significant local detail in the placement of rural institutions like St Luke Ch, St Matthew Ch, and Zion Ch, alongside their respective cemeteries. The map also records the rural education system of the time, noting School No 2 and the already School No 1 (Abandoned). These small landmarks, tied to drainage basins like Shortfoot Creek and Munson Creek, reveal a settlement pattern deeply influenced by the varied topography of the prairie.