2016 Map of Ellendale

About this map

Geneva Lake dominates the eastern half of this southern Minnesota landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural communities. To the north, Ellendale sits just above the county line, while the town of Geneva borders the lake's western shore. Further south, Clarks Grove serves as a hub for the local farming economy, positioned at a junction of roads and drainage networks. This 2016 survey illustrates the sophisticated water management systems of the region, including County Ditch Number Eight and County Ditch Number Fortysix, which move water across the flat terrain toward the Straight River and Turtle Creek. For those researching local history, the map identifies several significant burial grounds, such as First Lutheran Cem, Geneva Cem, and Clarks Grove Cem, each tied to the early settlement and religious heritage of these tight-knit towns.