2010 Map of Cerro Gordo

About this map

Cerro Gordo sits amidst the grid of agricultural lands in Lac qui Parle County, where the plains of western Minnesota begin to drop toward the Minnesota River valley. The map reveals a landscape defined by its rural heritage, anchored by the Borgund Lutheran Church and its accompanying Borgund Lutheran Church Cemetery, which serves as a vital focal point for local genealogy and regional history. To the northeast, the waters of Lac Qui Parle border the quadrangle, where the river system carves a distinct break in the otherwise orderly section lines. The drainage of Emily Creek meanders through the central townships, crossing beneath County Hwy-28 and County Hwy-66. This 2010 edition illustrates the enduring nature of the township road system, highlighting a network of county highways and local routes like 260th St that connect these remote farmsteads and historic religious sites.