2019 Map of Essig

About this map

The Minnesota River snakes along the northern boundary of this Brown County landscape, defining the border with Nicollet County. This riparian corridor gives way to the agricultural heartland centered on the unincorporated settlement of Essig, positioned along the junction of Co Hwy 14 and Co Hwy 11. The map captures the industrial and logistical edges of New Ulm to the east, specifically the New Ulm Municipal Airport and the expanding road network of Behrens Blvd. To the south, the meandering Cottonwood River carves a distinct valley through the prairie, eventually flowing toward Clear Lake. This 2019 survey illustrates the persistent importance of water management in the region, evidenced by the extensive County Ditch Number Fiftyone system that drains the agricultural tracts between the two river systems.