1952 Map of Morton

About this map

The Minnesota River valley carves a deep path through the southwest portion of this Renville County landscape, defining the character of Morton and Franklin. The river's edge is marked by notable sites such as Birch Cooley State Park and the Lower Sioux Indian Community, while the surrounding prairie is divided into distinct townships like Bird Island, Birch Cooley, and Palmyra. The Minneapolis and St Louis railroad tracks follow the river's northern bank, connecting the grain-handling economy of the river towns.