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1970 Map of Wilbert

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Wilbert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Glacial lakes and marshy lowlands dominate this 1970 landscape along the Minnesota and Iowa border. The terrain is defined by a chain of water bodies, including the expansive Okamanpeedan Lake and Little Tuttle Lake, which are connected by The Inlet. The rural character of Tenhassen township is evident through the placement of the Wilbert Townhall and the nearby Tenhassen Cem, serving as focal points for the surrounding farming community.

Drainage patterns are clearly illustrated by features like Follett Slough, Perry Slough, and the significant Clear Lakebed to the east. The map captures a moment when the Des Moines River area was utilized for local materials, noted by several Gravel Pits near the riverbanks. Small-scale public land use is represented by the Roadside Park located along the western edge, providing a resting point for travelers moving through this quiet agricultural and lacustrine region.