2010 Map of Barry

About this map

Barry serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Big Stone County, defined by a rigid grid of county roads and drainage works characteristic of the Minnesota prairie. The small settlement is surrounded by water-filled depressions and engineered watercourses like Judicial Ditch Number Four, which facilitate the region's intensive farming. Notable natural features include Fogarty Lake and Clear Lake, while Stanley Field provides a localized landmark north of the town center. The network of routes, including County Hwy-54 and County Hwy-7, illustrates the connectivity between rural homesteads and the grain-handling infrastructure that supports the local economy. This survey documents the intersection of natural glacial hydrology and purposeful human modification in the early 21st century.