2013 Map of Charlesville

About this map

Charlesville serves as the central point of interest in this prairie landscape along the border of Traverse and Grant counties. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Mustinka River and its tributaries, including Fivemile Cr and Twelvemile Cr. A notable feature is the Old Channel, which suggests the historical shifting of waterways in this agricultural region. The map reveals a strictly gridded section-line road network, anchored by north-south routes like 750th Ave and 730th Ave, while Mn-9 cuts diagonally across the northern half of the survey. This pattern of settlement reflects the enduring structure of Minnesota's rural township system, where small communities like Charlesville developed as vital transit and social hubs for surrounding farmsteads.