2010 Map of New Sweden

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Nicollet County is defined by an intricate network of waterways and managed drainage systems. The small settlement of New Sweden serves as a central point in this rural expanse, surrounded by the headwaters of the Middle Branch Rush River and South Branch Rush River. The geography is characterized by numerous engineered channels such as Judicial Ditch Number Fifteen and County Ditch Number Twentythree A, which illustrate the long-term efforts to manage the prairie wetlands for farming. For those researching local family history, several prominent burial grounds are preserved on this land, including the Goodman Cemetery, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, and Greenwood Cemetery. Natural water bodies like Plaman Lake and Rice Lake break the grid-like pattern of township roads and county highways that segment the territory.