2019 Map of Evan

About this map

Evan and Cobden sit as the primary settlements in this rural landscape near the boundary of Redwood and Brown Counties. The terrain is defined by its drainage patterns, notably where the Cottonwood River cuts across the southeastern corner, joined by the winding path of Sleepy Eye Creek. A significant portion of the northern area is managed through agricultural water control, evidenced by the Redwood Brown Ditch Number One. Genealogists will find interest in localized landmarks such as Prairieville Cemetery in the northeast and Mielke Cemetery further south. The map also records the Bloemke Lakebed, illustrating how the hydrology of the region has been modified over time to support the grid of township roads and agricultural fields that dominate this portion of the Minnesota prairie.