2010 Map of Modena

About this map

The Buffalo River carves a winding path through this corner of Buffalo County, defining a landscape of deep valleys and prominent high points. Small rural settlements like Modena and Tell anchor the agricultural community, while the Modena Cemetery serves as a record of the area's long-established residents. The terrain is marked by a series of family-named features, such as Erickson Bluff and Pine Creek Bluff, which rise above the surrounding lowlands. Water management is a significant theme of this survey, evidenced by structures like the Cochrane Flood Control 3WR626 Dam and Secrist H2526 Dam. Numerous drainages including Tamarack Creek, Little Tamarack Creek, and Hutchinson Creek feed the larger river system, creating a complex network of branching coulees like German Valley and Kissel Valley that have shaped the local road layout and settlement patterns.