2019 Map of Le Sueur

About this map

The Minnesota River carves a wide, wetland-rich valley through this region, forming a natural border between Sibley, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties. On the eastern bluffs, the city of Le Sueur serves as the primary population center, its grid extending toward the river's edge near the junction with Le Sueur Cr. The landscape is defined by the transition from upland agricultural plains to the carved river bottoms, where numerous small tributaries like Barney Fry Cr and Cherry Cr descend to the valley floor. To the south, the smaller settlement of Ottawa sits tucked against the bend of the river, surrounded by several family and community burial grounds including Ottawa Cem. This survey illustrates the intricate balance of modern infrastructure, such as the Le Sueur Municipal Airport, against the perennial flooding patterns of the river valley, evidenced by the extensive marshlands along the water's course.