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2019 Map of Winthrop SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Glacial depressions and agricultural tracts characterize this portion of Sibley County southwest of Winthrop. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and drainage features, most notably the Middle Br Rush River and the engineered County Ditch Number Thirteen, which demonstrate the intensive land management required for prairie farming. A rigid grid of township roads, including 280th St and 581st Ave, sections the territory into precise blocks, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System.

Genealogists will find interest in the rural cemeteries that serve as focal points for the surrounding farmsteads. Saint John's Cem and Tabor Cem are positioned along the northern reaches of the quadrangle, preserved amidst the cultivated fields. These sites, along with arterial routes like Co Hwy 10 and Co Rd 15, provide essential landmarks for tracing family land holdings in this late-2010s survey.