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2016 Map of Wendell

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wendell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wendell sits at the intersection of local history and agricultural utility, serving as a primary settlement within the glaciated plains of Grant County. The town is oriented along Soo Ave and Torrisson Ave, reflecting a grid system that integrates with the surrounding township roads. The landscape is characterized by a high density of prairie potholes and larger water bodies, including Stony Brook Lake, Lightning Lake, and Engralson Lake, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Stony Brook Township Rd.

Tracing the northern reach of the Mustinka River, the geography reveals a mix of active land use and preservation. Notable landmarks for genealogists and local historians include Rock Prairie Cem in the north and Trinity Cem just west of the main village. The presence of the Brutlag Farms Airport in the southwest quadrant highlights the modernization of the local agricultural economy in this 2016 survey, while the boundary with Otter Tail Co marks the map's northern limit.