2019 Map of Browns Valley

About this map

Browns Valley sits at a geographic pivot point where the continental divide separates waters flowing north toward the Hudson Bay from those moving south to the Gulf of Mexico. This landscape is defined by the Ancient River Warren Channel, a massive prehistoric glacial outlet that now contains the headwaters of the Little Minnesota River. The map details the precise corridor between Lake Traverse and Big Stone Lake, a narrow land bridge that served as a critical portage for early travelers and traders. Within the town site, the residential grid is anchored by Broadway and surrounded by local landmarks including Plateau Cem and Valley View Cem. The survey clearly delineates the tri-county intersection of Traverse, Big Stone, and Roberts counties, marking the jurisdictional borders that meet in this unique glacial valley.