2016 Map of Leavenworth

About this map

Leavenworth stands on the banks of the Cottonwood River in Brown County, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by its river valleys and expansive agricultural sections. The map reveals the hydrology of south-central Minnesota, featuring the winding course of the Little Cottonwood River and the prominent Altermatt Lake. A dense network of township roads and county highways, including Co Hwy 100 and Co Rd 24, illustrates the established rural grid that supports the region's farming economy. The presence of County Ditch Number Twentyeight-one indicates the significant modification of the natural drainage systems to manage the local water table for cultivation. This survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the prairie settlements and the natural waterways that first drew settlers to the area.