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2022 Map of Henderson

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Henderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Henderson sits along the winding course of the Minnesota River, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural landscape where Sibley, Scott, and Le Sueur counties meet. The river valley is defined by dramatic topographic relief, contrasting the flat upland farmsteads with the intricate wetlands and wooded bluffs of the river bottom. To the north, Silver Lake and High Island Cr drain through the till plains, while the southern reaches are marked by the confluence of the Rush River and Buffalo Cr.

Genealogists will find significant local history in the cluster of burial grounds, including Saint Josephs Cem and Brown Cem near the river, and Saint Thomas Cem further north in the Jessenland area. The township grid is well-preserved, with numerous numbered county roads and avenues providing access to the sprawling farm tracts. This 2022 survey documents the modern layout of the river valley settlements just north of Le Sueur, capturing the enduring relationship between these small communities and the powerful Minnesota River waterway.