1973 Map of Wendell

About this map

Wendell serves as the primary settlement on this western Minnesota landscape, situated at the intersection of local roads and the Soo rail line. The surrounding prairie is defined by an extensive network of conservation lands, including the National Waterfowl Production Area and the Bergerud State Wildlife Management Area, which protect numerous small lakes and glacial depressions. The hydrology is centered on the Mustinka River and its accompanying Mustinka State Wildlife Management Area, as the waterway flows southwest toward Elbow Lake. A distinct Old Railroad Grade Line cuts across the southern townships, marking a former transportation corridor through Stony Brook and Elbow Lake townships. Genealogists will find the Trinity Cem located west of the Mustinka, while large water bodies like Lightning Lake and Sanford highlight the area's aquatic character.