2016 Map of Montevideo

About this map

The confluence of the Chippewa River and the Minnesota River anchors this study of the landscape surrounding Montevideo, where water and rail corridors dictated the growth of the region. The map highlights a complex hydrographic system featuring Carlton Lake, Cedar Lake, and winding backwaters like Long Slough and Round Slough. These features reflect the alluvial character of the river valley as it transitions into the upland agricultural plains. In the southeast, the settlement of Wegdahl sits near the river bend, while the northern reaches are defined by essential infrastructure including the Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport and an extensive grid of section roads and drainage features like County Ditch Number Sixtyseven. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites, from the Saint Joseph Cem near the city center to more outlying locations such as the Strombeck Cem and Black Oak Lake Cem.