Olmsted County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Capes 1
Lakes 6
Ridges 2
Streams 22
Valleys 1
Cultural Features
Airports 12
Bridges 1
Buildings 49
Canals 1
Cemeteries 47
Channels 1
Churches 124
Civil 25
Crossings 5
Dams 10
Hospitals 20
Locales 48
Parks 91
Post Offices 7
Reservoirs 6
Schools 65
Towers 14
Historical Features
Cemeteries 3
Locales 6
Military (Historical) 1
Post Offices 36
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Minnesota's National Historic Landmarks