2014 Map of Luverne

About this map

Luverne anchors this Steele County landscape at a time when the prairie was defined by its water and agricultural grid. The Sheyenne River winds through the western portion of the quadrangle, forming the northern reaches of Lake Ashtabula. This reservoir, created by the Baldhill Dam, dominates the river valley, while the surrounding uplands are dotted with smaller prairie potholes like Willow Lake, Stony Lake, and Lone Tree Lake. The town itself is situated along Railroad Ave at the intersection with Paulson St, serving as a central hub for the section-line road network. Genealogists and local researchers will find several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Peterson Cem, Pederson Cem, and the Luverne Cem just north of town. The presence of the Johnson Private Airstrip north of 6th St SE reflects the modern aviation needs of this rural farming community.