2016 Map of Zumbro Lake

About this map

The Zumbro River and its varied forks dominate this landscape on the boundary of Wabasha and Olmsted counties. The winding river system widens significantly into Zumbro Lake, a reservoir characterized by prominent landforms such as Rattlesnake Point and Sandy Point. Residential and recreational development is clustered near the water at Cedar Beach, while the village of Hammond occupies a bend in the river to the northeast. Small, rural service centers like South Troy and specialized landmarks like the Nietz Airstrip reflect the region's inland character away from the shore. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites scattered across the township grids, including Pleasant Prairie Cem, Farm Hill Cem, and Greenland Cem. The terrain is deeply carved by the Middle Fork Zumbro River and S Fork Zumbro River, creating a complex network of ridges and valleys typical of the region's topography.