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1967 Map of Williams

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Williams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Williams serves as the central hub of this northern Minnesota landscape, situated along the Canadian National rail line. The settlement is anchored by local landmarks including Pine Hill Cem and a nearby Roadside Park. To the north, the terrain transitions into the protected wetlands and woods of Zippel Bay State Park, where the waters of Zippel Bay meet the shoreline of Lake of the Woods.

The area's drainage and topography are defined by an intricate network of waterways and early civil engineering efforts. Zippel Creek and its tributaries, including the West Branch Zippel Creek and South Branch Zippel Creek, wind through the township, while County Ditch No 1 highlights the historical efforts to manage the low-lying bogs and marshes for local use. Remote features like a Flowing Well and Hillside Cem dot the rural sections, offering specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.