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2010 Map of Welch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Cannon River meanders through the heart of this landscape, its path defining the local geography as it flows past the small community of Welch. This area in Goodhue County is characterized by its quiet settlements and deep connections to local heritage, evidenced by numerous burial grounds like the Messiah Episcopal Cemetery and the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Further south, the settlement of Vasa serves as a cultural anchor, home to both the Vasa Cemetery and the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, reflecting the region's historical church congregations.

Industry and recreation are represented by the Welch Post Office and the Welch Village Ski Area, while the northern reaches show the winding Vermillion River and Pool 3 near Eggleston. The presence of several dams, including the Donald Johnson Dam and the Harold Eckblad Dam, alongside the Cannon Valley Trail, highlights how the river system has been managed for both practical use and modern leisure.