Comfrey stands as the primary hub of this rural landscape, situated in the northeast corner where the Comfrey Post Office serves the local community. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Watonwan River as it meanders through the central and eastern portions of the map, eventually joining the main Watonwan River in the southeast. This 2010 survey reflects a strictly gridded agricultural region, punctuated by local landmarks like the Christian Reformed Cemetery and Congregational Cemetery, which anchor the local family history of the area. The prevalence of named drainage features like County Ditch Number Thirtynine highlights the extensive land management required for farming in this part of southern Minnesota.
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1953 · New Ulm
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Fairmont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · New Ulm
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · New Ulm
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fairmont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · New Ulm
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Sanborn SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Springfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Sanborn NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Darfur
USGS Topo · 1:24,000