2019 Map of Bergen

About this map

Bergen serves as the central settlement point in this agrarian landscape along the boundary of Cottonwood and Jackson counties. The terrain is defined by its complex drainage network, where the S Fork Watonwan River flows across the northern sections while Elm Cr and the N Fork Elm Cr manage the southern watersheds. These natural watercourses are supplemented by engineered waterways such as Judicial Ditch Number Thirtythree, illustrating the intensive management of the land for cultivation. In the southwestern corner near 540 Ave, Hauges Cem stands as a significant point for genealogical research, anchoring the history of local families to this specific township. The rigid grid of section lines and county roads, including Co Hwy 36, dictates the movement and development patterns of this rural Minnesota region.