2019 Map of Houston

About this map

The Root River valley and its surrounding ridges dominate this section of Southeast Minnesota, where the township of Houston serves as a central hub near the confluence of the S Fork Root River. The landscape is defined by deep coulees and valleys like Money Creek, Looney Valley, and Wiscoy Valley, showing a pattern of settlement where farms and small communities are tucked into the sheltered lowlands. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial sites across the terrain, including the Omodt Family Cem, Johnstons Cem, and the Swenson and Anderson Cem. These small cemeteries, along with locations like Old Money Creek Cem and the First Swedish Baptist Cem, point to the region's diverse immigrant settlement history. The network of winding ridge roads, such as Stinson Ridge Rd, provides a clear view of how the topography has historically dictated transportation and land use in the area.