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2010 Map of Waseca

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Waseca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Waseca townsite anchors this region along the shores of Loon Lake, serving as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural landscape of south-central Minnesota. The map documents several small, historical nodes such as Saint Mary and Wilton, each retaining its own distinct identity through local landmarks and legacy sites. Cultural and educational footprints are evident in the presence of the University of Minnesota and the Waseca Post Office, while the municipal infrastructure is supported by the Waseca Municipal Airport.

The hydrography of the area is defined by the winding course of the Le Sueur River and the Little Le Sueur River, which carve through a grid of rural roads and homesteads. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous burial grounds, including Minske Cemetery, Saint Johns Cemetery, Krassin Cemetery, Saint Mary Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, and Wilton Cemetery, providing a clear map of the community’s ancestral connections.