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2022 Map of Welch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Welch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of the Cannon River and the Vermillion River creates a complex network of waterways and low-lying land near the northern border of Goodhue County. This landscape is defined by the braided channels of the Vermillion Slough and Buffalo Slough, which weave around Prairie Island and several small lakes like Brunner Lake and Wildcat Lake. The settlement of Welch sits at a bend in the Cannon River, while further south, the village of Vasa serves as a local hub.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of early community landmarks, including the Vasa Cem and the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Cem near the southern boundary. These sites, along with the Messiah Episcopal Cem and Mount Carmel Cem, provide a clear map of the area's religious and cultural roots. The topography rises away from the river valleys towards Eggleston and Harliss, where the road network follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System.