2022 Map of Darfur

About this map

Darfur sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in southwestern Minnesota, serving as a focal point where Watonwan, Brown, and Cottonwood counties meet. The surrounding terrain is defined by the meandering courses of the Watonwan River and its northern branch, the N Fork Watonwan River, which drain the prairie lands. This map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, as it identifies several community burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Salem Cem, Bethlehem Cem, Saint Johns Cem, Haseman Post Cem, and First Mennonite Cem. These sites, often located near rural section corners or small water bodies like Wood Lake, mark the historical footprint of early settler families and religious congregations. The rigid grid of section roads, such as Co Hwy 4 and 300th St, illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern geography of the region.