2016 Map of Courtland

About this map

Swan Lake dominates this landscape in southern Minnesota, its complex shoreline defined by numerous bays and points such as Larson Bay, Poor Farm Bay, and Hackberry Point. The intricate hydrology of the area is managed through systems like County Ditch Number Thirtyeight, while the Minnesota River forms a natural southern boundary near the settlement of Courtland. This mapping reveals a high density of small family and community burial grounds, reflecting the deep agricultural roots of Nicollet County. Genealogists will find many specific sites of interest, including the Fechner Farm Cem and Zimmerman Private Cem, as well as several denominational anchors like Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. The varied terrain includes significant landforms within the lake itself, most notably Monson Island and Big Island, which break up the expansive water of South Bay and Pellings Bay.