2016 Map of Minnesota Falls

About this map

The Minnesota River flows through the southern portion of this landscape, marking the tri-county intersection of Chippewa, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties. This 2016 survey illustrates a deeply rooted agricultural and ecclesiastical geography, defined by the drainage systems of Hawk Cr, Chetomba Cr, and Spring Cr. The persistence of local heritage is evident in the preserved burial grounds that dot the section lines, including Vestre Sogn Lutheran Cem and the Hawk Creek Lutheran Church Cem. The rectilinear grid of rural roads, such as 880th Ave and Co Hwy 11, maintains the traditional township-and-range structure, providing a clear reference for genealogists tracing family landholdings near the First Township Cem and the river valley bluffs.