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2013 Map of Vicksburg

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Vicksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a deep, winding valley across the southwestern corner of this Renville County landscape, creating a stark topographical contrast to the surrounding agricultural plateau. This river corridor is dotted with small bodies of water like Beckendorf Lake, Cummings Lake, and the curiously named Gold Mine Lake. The uplands are defined by a precision grid of rural roads and a sophisticated drainage network, including County Ditch Number One Hundred Seven and Timms Cr, which manage the water levels of the surrounding farmland.

Genealogists will find this 2013 survey particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous small burial sites. Beyond larger grounds like the Vicksburg Cem, the map identifies several intimate family locations, such as the Anson C Fisk Family Plot and Schmitt Family Cem. Religious history is also preserved through specific sites like Bethany Lutheran Cem, Flora Lutheran Cem, and Zion Cem, providing a clear record of the settlement patterns and community centers established in this part of Minnesota.