2016 Map of Henderson

About this map

Henderson sits at the junction of the meandering Minnesota River and the deeply incised valleys of its tributaries, including the Rush River and High Island Creek. This area of southern Minnesota is defined by a landscape where upland agricultural fields drop sharply into the river's broad alluvial plain. The settlement of Jessenland and the town of Le Sueur are prominent landmarks, with the river serving as a persistent boundary between Sibley, Scott, and Le Sueur Counties. Local heritage is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Saint Joseph Cem, Saint Thomas Cem, and Brown Cem, while the northern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling waters of Silver Lake. The intricate network of township roads and county highways, like Co Hwy 27 and Scenic Byway Rd, traces the varied topography between the river bluffs and the prairie level.