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1981 Map of Waconia

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Waconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Lake Waconia dominates the northern landscape of this Carver County survey, featuring the prominent Coney Island and several recreational landmarks like Camp Manakiki and a local Fairground. The city of Waconia serves as the primary hub, surrounded by a dense network of smaller water bodies including Burandt Lake, Rutz Lake, and Reitz Lake. To the south, the village of Cologne sits near Benton Lake, while the smaller settlement of Benton and the rail-stop at Borgards indicate the rural distribution of the era.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, which cut through the agricultural sections of Waconia and Benton townships. Local heritage is deeply etched into the map through numerous religious sites and burial grounds such as St Josephs Cem, St Bernard Cem, and Scandia Cem. The inclusion of the Schneewind State Wildlife Management Area highlights the regional commitment to conservation amidst the expanding suburban and agricultural landscape.