2013 Map of Mankato West

About this map

The Minnesota River serves as the central geographic spine for this area, carving a wide valley where the cities of Mankato and North Mankato meet. These urban centers are joined by the Blue Earth River, which enters from the south, passing the Mount Kato Ski Area and the Le Hillier settlement. The terrain here is marked by significant elevation changes, particularly along the river bluffs where local landmarks like Minnewankon Falls and Minnemishinona Falls emphasize the region's unique drainage patterns.