2022 Map of Jackson

About this map

Jackson serves as the focal point of this southwestern Minnesota landscape, where the Jackson County Courthouse stands near the banks of the Des Moines River. The terrain is defined by the winding river valley and an extensive network of water management features, including Judicial Ditch Number Fiftysix and Judicial Ditch Number Eleven. These engineered waterways, alongside Stony Brook and Fourmile Cr, illustrate the region's long-standing dedication to agricultural drainage and land use. To the south, the small settlement of Petersburg sits amidst a grid of section roads like Co Hwy 4 and 570th Ave. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding local burial sites, documenting several grounds such as Riverside Cem, Hillside Cem, and the more remote Saint Johns Cem near the Iowa border. This 2022 survey captures the persistent rural character and river-oriented layout of the county seat.