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2010 Map of Zumbrota

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Zumbrota
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Zumbrota serves as the focal point of this Goodhue County region, situated along the North Fork Zumbro River. The settlement pattern is defined by its deep Lutheran heritage, evidenced by numerous denominational burial grounds such as the Stordahl Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, Land Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery, and German Lutheran Cemetery. These sites, along with the Saint John's Cemetery and Synod Cemetery, provide a significant record of the area's immigrant genealogy.

The landscape is managed through a complex series of water control structures, including the Thomforde-Rockne Number 1 Dam and the Erredge Group Detention Dam. While Zumbrota remains the primary hub, smaller historic locales like Forest Mills, Roscoe Center, and White Willow are scattered across the township grid. Landmarks like the Covered Bridge and the elevation of Sugarloaf Hill break the geometric regularity of the agricultural sections, while Trout Brook and Bitter Creek drain the surrounding fields.