2013 Map of Ruthton

About this map

Ruthton and Florence serve as the primary anchors of this agricultural region on the edge of the Coteau des Prairies. This highland area, marked by subtle glacial topography, directs the headwaters of the Redwood River as it begins its journey across southwest Minnesota. The map shows a landscape heavily modified for modern drainage, featuring numerous engineering projects such as Judicial Ditch Number Twelve and County Ditch Number Sixteen. For those researching local roots, the area is punctuated by several burial grounds including Ruthton Cem, Opdal Cem, and Peace Cem. The presence of the Ivadelle Lakebed suggests the evolving nature of the local hydrology, while East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake remain prominent features in the undulating terrain north of the Pipestone and Murray county lines.