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2013 Map of Butterfield

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Butterfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Butterfield serves as the central hub of this agricultural region in southern Minnesota, positioned at the intersection of MN-60 and several county routes. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, with Butterfield Lake and Voss Park Campground situated just north of the town center. The surrounding countryside is dotted with significant local landmarks, including the Mennonite Cem to the north and the Butterfield Cem just south of the primary settlement.

Drainage across the prairies is facilitated by a network of waterways such as Butterfield Cr, Saint James Cr, and the S Fork Watonwan River. These streams meander between numerous distinct basins, including Sulem Lake, School Lake, and Mud Lake. The map reveals a traditional Midwestern grid of section roads like Co HWY-10 and 340th ST that overlay the natural drainage patterns, illustrating the development of Watonwan and Cottonwood counties into a modern farming landscape.