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2019 Map of Belle Plaine South

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Belle Plaine South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a winding path along the northwestern edge of this landscape, defining the border between Scott and Sibley counties. High bluffs and technical terrain separate the river valley from the agricultural uplands to the south and east. The settlement of Belle Plaine anchors the northeastern corner, characterized by a concentration of early burial sites including Saints Peter and Paul Cem, Sacred Heart Cem, and Paul Cem.

Further south, the rural character is punctuated by smaller nodes of historical interest like the village of Blakeley and the outskirts of Le Sueur. Local genealogy is well-represented through scattered landmarks such as the Schlegel Cem and the Church of the Redeemer Cem near the Scott and Le Sueur county line. Waterways like Big Possum Cr and Robert Cr drain toward the river, while Clark Lake sits as a prominent feature in the central township.