2016 Map of Browns Valley

About this map

Browns Valley sits at the narrow land bridge between two major bodies of water, serving as a focal point for the border region of Minnesota and South Dakota. This topographic study reveals the town's position at the northern head of Big Stone Lake and the southern reach of Lake Traverse, where the continental divide separates water flowing north to Hudson Bay from water flowing south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Little Minnesota River winds through the valley floor, south of the main settlement and north of the Traverse and Big Stone county line. On the outskirts of town, local history is preserved at Plateau Cem and Valley View Cem, which overlook the surrounding valley floor. The map highlights the intersection of regional routes like Co Hwy 2 and Co Rd 52, illustrating the transport network connecting these lakeside communities.