2010 Map of Pilot Grove

About this map

Pilot Grove anchors this rural landscape in Faribault County, situated within a strictly organized grid of agricultural roads like 320th Ave and 30th St. The terrain is defined by its sophisticated drainage network, featuring Judicial Ditch Number Nineteen and Judicial Ditch Number Seven, which transformed the prairie into productive farmland. A prominent geological feature, the Pilot Grove Lakebed, sits centrally, illustrating the area's post-glacial transition from wetland to tillable earth. Along the southern edge, the West Branch Blue Earth River meanders through the township, providing a natural contrast to the engineered channels of Badger Creek. This map offers a clear look at the intersection of natural hydrology and the persistent human effort to manage the water table for Midwestern agriculture.