1965 Map of Le Sueur

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The Minnesota River carves a deep valley through this agricultural region, serving as the defining border for Henderson, Lake Prairie, and Ottawa townships. The town of Le Sueur sits prominently on the eastern terrace, its residential grid and industrial areas expanding toward the Chicago and North Western rail line and the valley bluffs. This 1970s revision highlights the transition of local infrastructure, showing the Le Sueur Municipal Airport and Sewage Disposal Ponds near the riverbanks. To the south, the small settlement of Ottawa remains a distinct cluster near the Ottawa Cemetery, while the surrounding uplands are marked by numerous Gravel Pits, indicating the geological legacy of the river's glacial history. Local landmarks like the Le Sueur Country Club and Mound Cemetery provide clear points of reference for those studying the mid-century development of this river valley community.