2022 Map of Adrian SW

About this map

The southwest rural periphery of Adrian centers this topographic survey, revealing the agricultural landscape of southwestern Minnesota at the edge of the Coteau des Prairies. This highland plateau, a prominent glacial feature, shapes the local hydrology as numerous streams carve paths through the township. The drainage network is clearly defined by the winding courses of Kanaranzi Cr, Norwegian Cr, and Tom Cr, which cut through a strictly organized section-line road grid. The map illustrates a landscape dominated by large-scale farming and sparse rural homesteads, primarily accessible via a network of thoroughfares like Dayton Ave and Co Rd 17. Positioned just north of the Iowa border, this area of Nobles County represents the intersection of glacial geography and American prairie settlement patterns.