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2010 Map of Washington

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The small settlement of Washington serves as a central anchor in this section of Olmsted County, situated in a landscape defined by the winding paths of the North Branch Root River and Middle Branch Root River. This survey captures the rural character of the region, where a dense network of country roads like County Hwy-101 and County Hwy-4 connect scattered homesteads and significant community landmarks. The topography is shaped by numerous tributaries, including Bear Creek, Jordan Creek, and Carson Creek, many of which feature water management structures such as the Rudlong Structure Dam and Bear Creek Dam.

Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of several family and community burial grounds, including the Sodom Cemetery, Sumner Cemetery, and Baker Cemetery. The presence of the Flying A Airport northwest of Washington highlights the blend of traditional agricultural land use with small-scale aviation infrastructure. These details, alongside the established boundaries of Cummingsville, provide a clear picture of the area's development and social geography.