Olmsted County topographic map

Duluth's topography is distinctive, defined by its hilly terrain and its proximity to Lake Superior. The city is perched on an incline rising sharply from the lake, with elevations ranging from lake level at about 600 feet to approximately 1,400 feet at the ridge tops. This steep gradient creates dramatic…

Average elevation: 938 ft

Minneapolis is characterized by a diverse and dynamic topography. The city sits at an average elevation of approximately 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level, but this varies significantly across its landscape. The terrain is predominantly flat, interspersed with rolling hills, and is marked by the presence…

Average elevation: 886 ft

A 1959 report by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service listed Minneapolis's elevation as 830 feet (250 m). The city's lowest elevation of 687 feet (209 m) above sea level is near where Minnehaha Creek meets the Mississippi River. Sources disagree on the exact location and elevation of the city's highest point,…

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The year 1858 saw more than 1,000 steamboats service Saint Paul, making it a gateway for settlers to the Minnesota frontier or Dakota Territory. Geography was a primary reason the city became a transportation hub. The location was the last good point to land riverboats coming upriver due to the river valley's…

Average elevation: 879 ft

Average elevation: 1,224 ft

With a slightly higher altitude and without the UHI as the Twin Cities, the climate is warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb) even being further south, with warm summers and cold winters. The city features four distinct seasons. Rochester sees on average 33.02 inches (839 mm) of rainfall and 51.9…

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Crow Wing County features a diverse and dynamic topography characterized primarily by its rolling hills, numerous lakes, and the scenic landscapes shaped by glacial activity. The region is part of the Central Lowlands physiographic province, which predominantly consists of gently undulating terrain that slopes…

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Rock County is located at the southwestern corner of Minnesota. Its western border shares a boundary with the eastern border of South Dakota, while its southern border is adjacent to the northern border of Iowa. The county is characterized by the flow of the Rock River, which runs southward through its east…

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 8.61 square miles (22.30 km2); 8.56 square miles (22.17 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water. The peak elevation is about 912 feet.

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The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, dotted with lakes and ponds, with all available area devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and east. However, its highest elevation occurs on Buffalo Ridge, a promontory extending about two miles along the crest of the Coteau des Prairies in…

Average elevation: 1,591 ft

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The Red Lake River flows southward into the county from Pennington County. It is joined near Red Lake Falls by the Clearwater River; the combined flow (still known as the Red Lake River) flows southwestward to Huot, where it is augmented by the Black River, which drains the northwestern part of the county. The…

Average elevation: 1,119 ft

Average elevation: 984 ft

Fortunately for the generations to come, in 1883 the state legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The board began by acquiring park land near today's downtown Minneapolis. Their choice to hire noted landscape architect Horace Cleveland was fortunate. Cleveland was hired by the Board…

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2), all land. By elevation, Wilmont is the highest incorporated community in Nobles County.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 41.19 square miles (106.68 km2), of which 34.60 square miles (89.61 km2) is land and 6.59 square miles (17.07 km2) is water. The city is at the northern edge of the Driftless Area of karst topography.

Average elevation: 863 ft

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.92 square miles (4.97 km2), all land. The Cannon River passes through the center of town. The latitude of Dundas is 44.429N. The longitude is 93.204W. Dundas' elevation is 932 feet above sea level.

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Becker County has diverse topography. It is home to several hundred lakes, many acres of fertile farm land, and forested areas. Much of the land consists of hills and deciduous trees.

Average elevation: 1,440 ft