2019 Map of Sanborn SE

About this map

Red Rock Dells and the drainage of Mound Creek characterize the northern reaches of this rural landscape where the border of Brown County and Cottonwood County meets. This area of southern Minnesota is defined by its watershed network, including the Little Cottonwood River which meanders through the central sections, and the Watonwan River along with the N Fork Watonwan River in the south. The survey reveals a strict township and range grid, where section lines are traced by a web of local roads such as 480th Ave and 300th St. For the local historian or genealogist, the Delton Cemetery provides a specific point of reference within the agricultural sections of Delton Township. The map illustrates a mature farming landscape, where nearly every section is accessible by the county road system, reflecting the long-established land use patterns of the region.