2019 Map of Pilot Grove

About this map

Pilot Grove anchors this agricultural landscape in Faribault County, where the transition from natural prairie wetlands to managed farmland is clearly documented. The presence of the Pilot Grove Lakebed and numerous water management systems, such as Judicial Ditch Number Nineteen and Judicial Ditch Number Seven, illustrates the extensive engineering required to reclaim the land for cultivation. To the southeast, the W Br Blue Earth River meanders through the terrain, while the Pilot Grove Cem serves as a local genealogical landmark. The map also captures modern infrastructure like the Cornfield Canyon Airport, emphasizing the area's continued utility as a rural hub. Small drainage features like Badger Cr further define the intricate hydrology of this prairie region as it appeared in recent years.