2010 Map of Brush Creek

About this map

Walnut Lake and its southern counterpart dominate the center of this southern Minnesota landscape, surrounded by a highly organized grid of township roads. The settlement of Brush Creek serves as a local anchor in an area defined by agricultural heritage and family lineage. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including the Walnut Lake Methodist Cemetery, Walnut Lake Cemetery, Brush Creek Cemetery, and the North Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery. These sites are clustered near the waterways and the East Branch Blue Earth River, illustrating how early pioneers established their communities along natural drainage routes. Modern infrastructure like the Wells Municipal Airport and the South Walnut Lake Dam highlight the evolution of land management and transportation in Faribault County during the early 21st century.