2013 Map of Lime Creek

About this map

Lime Creek sits within the high glacial landscape of the Coteau des Prairies, a prominent plateau in southwestern Minnesota. This survey documents a rural Murray County landscape defined by the upper reaches of the Des Moines River and its tributary, Lime Creek. The grid of section roads and the corridor of Us-59 reveal a meticulously organized agricultural region, where small community landmarks remain vital. Genealogists and local historians can find the locations of Saint Gabriel Cem and Prairie Hill Cem, which serve as physical anchors for the surrounding farmstead families. The map illustrates how local geography and early transit routes, such as Co HWY-40, shaped the settlement patterns of this prairie region.