2016 Map of Washington

About this map

The rolling hills along the Olmsted and Fillmore line are defined by a network of creeks and the branches of the North Branch Root River. This rural landscape is anchored by the historic crossroads of Washington and Cummingsville, where the terrain drops into drainage basins for Bear Creek and Jordan Creek. The map provides significant value for genealogists and local historians, as it identifies several small, family-named burial grounds including Sodom Cemetery, Sumner Cemetery, and Baker Cemetery. While agriculture and small settlements dominate the region, the Flying A Airport stands out as a modern landmark in the township of t104n r13w. The intricate drainage patterns of Carson Creek and the Middle Branch Root River illustrate the hydrology that shaped this part of southeastern Minnesota.