2019 Map of Minneota NW

About this map

The prairie landscape at the border of Yellow Medicine Co and Lyon Co is defined by a grid of agricultural section lines and small glacial depressions. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Burton Lake sits as a prominent hydrologic feature among several smaller unnamed wetlands. Water management in this rural area is further evidenced by Spring Creek, which winds through the northern sections, passing south of the historic Israels Cemetery. Further south, Swede Home Cemetery serves as a significant landmark for genealogists and local historians, anchoring the community history of the surrounding townships. The map illustrates a sparse but meticulously organized network of county roads, such as County Highway 9 and County Highway 3, which facilitate the transport of agricultural goods across this corner of Southwest Minnesota.