2016 Map of Pilot Mound

About this map

Troy and Bucksnort anchor this survey of the driftless-style terrain at the intersection of Winona, Fillmore, and Olmsted counties. The landscape is defined by the deep winding valleys of the Root River and its tributaries, including Trout Run and Money Creek. The map documents a rural agricultural community where historical land use is marked by sites like the Root Prairie Lutheran Cem and Pilot Mound Cem. The terrain rises toward the namesake Pilot Mound landmark, while the southern portion of the quadrangle follows the broad Wadden Valley toward the North Branch Root River Reservoir. This modern topographic study shows the persistent rural road network, from Co HWY 6 to isolated tracks like Hook Ln, tracing the narrow ridges and fertile valley floors that have dictated settlement patterns for generations.