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2022 Map of Wilson

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wilson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Wilson and Centerville anchor this portion of Winona County, characterized by a series of prominent valleys that dictate the region's transport and settlement patterns. The topography is defined by the deep incisions of Gilmore Valley, West Burns Valley, and East Burns Valley, while the southern reaches are shaped by Money Cr and the winding Wiscoy Valley. These drainage systems have historically guided the placement of early homesteads and road networks, such as Co Hwy 12 and Co Rd 17.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds, including Immaculate Conception Cem and New Trinity Lutheran Cem, which reflect the community's early denominational foundations. The map also records family-named landmarks like Frank Hill Cem and Brand Cem, providing specific points of interest for those tracing local lineages. Small residential clusters like Pleasant Valley and the Headwaters area demonstrate the gradual shift from traditional valley farming toward more modern rural development.