2019 Map of Matawan

About this map

Matawan and the northern edge of Wells anchor this agricultural landscape in southern Minnesota, where three counties—Waseca, Faribault, and Freeborn—converge. The region is defined by a dense grid of rural roads like 250th St and Co Rd 35 that partition the land into expansive farmsteads. The Cobb River and its tributary Cobb Cr meander through the northern sections, while the Maple River cuts across the southern reach near Penny Lake. These waterways provide natural drainage and relief from the geometric regularity of the section lines. Local heritage is centered at the Saint Paul Evangelical Church Cem, a primary landmark for genealogists and local historians tracking early families in the area. The map illustrates a contemporary rural economy where modern thoroughfares like Co St Aid Hwy Hwy 35 follow ancient paths between small communities and larger regional hubs.