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2019 Map of West Albany

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of West Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The settlement of West Albany serves as a focal point in this portion of Wabasha County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Zumbro River. The topographic relief is marked by distinctive named drainage and elevation features including Hell Coulee to the north and Hungry Hollow near the center of the sheet. These names reflect the local vernacular for the complex ravines and ridges that characterize this part of Minnesota.

Genealogists will find several key burial sites documented, including Jacksonville Cem, West Albany Cem, and Hyde Park Cem. The area’s infrastructure is a mix of county routes like Co RD 33 and named township roads, while the upland terrain at Irish Ridge and the deep cut of Hurley Ravine illustrate the transition from the river valley to the surrounding agricultural plateaus. The placement of these cemeteries and small settlements suggests the long-standing community centers established during the region's development.