2016 Map of Brownton

About this map

Brownton stands as a central hub in this section of McLeod County, situated at the intersection of several local routes such as Division St W and 65th Ave. The surrounding landscape is defined by its agricultural heritage and an intricate network of waterways, including Buffalo Cr and High Island Cr. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable as it identifies several burial grounds including Oak Grove Cem, Immanuel Cem, and Streich Cem, providing a direct link to the area's early families. Further east, the smaller settlement of Sumter sits near the tracks, while the southern reaches transition into Sibley County. This survey illustrates how human drainage efforts, noted by County Ditch Number Thirty and Judicial Ditch Number Nineteen, have historically modified the prairie wetlands to support the region's farming economy.