2022 Map of Northfield

South of the main city, the settlement of Dundas sits along the river's bend, while the northern village of Waterford remains a distinct locality near the Dakota Co line. Local family history and geography are preserved through sites like Oaklawn Cem, Calvary Cem, and Northfield Cem. Numerous small watercourses, including Heath Cr, Wolf Cr, and Mud Cr, drain the surrounding terrain, emphasizing the importance of the river valley to the local topography and settlement patterns.