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1981 Map of Waverly

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The North Fork of the Crow River meanders across the northern portion of this Wright County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by glacial activity and a high water table. Small agricultural centers like Waverly and Montrose are positioned along the Burlington Northern railroad, which served as the primary industrial corridor for the region's rural economy. The map reveals a high density of local heritage sites, including several family and parish burial grounds such as St Marys Cem, St Pauls Cem, and the Kreidler Cem.

Extensive wetlands and water bodies dominate the geography, notably Waverly Lake and the Malardi Lake State Wildlife Management Area. The presence of several engineered drainage features, including County Ditch No 31 and County Ditch No 72, illustrates the historical efforts to reclaim marshland for cultivation. This 1981 survey serves as a clear record of the area's transition into modern land management while preserving the footprints of early townships like Marysville and Woodland.