2016 Map of Odessa

About this map

Odessa sits at the southern edge of this West Central Minnesota landscape, situated just north of the Minnesota River along the border of Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle counties. The geography is defined by a dense network of prairie potholes and larger water bodies like Otrey Lake, Larson Lake, and Long Tom Lake, which are interconnected by the winding path of Stony Run. This pattern of lakes and wetlands highlights the post-glacial topography of the region, where drainage is often localized. For those tracing family histories, several rural burial sites are documented across the township and near the village, including the Odessa Trinity Lutheran Cem, Eldskog Cem, and Rest Cem. The grid of secondary roads such as Co HWY 10 and Co RD 67 provides a framework for the agricultural properties that dominate the sections between these numerous lakes.