2013 Map of Steele Center

About this map

The agricultural landscape of central Steele County is defined by a dense network of sectional roads and small rural communities that anchored local life in the early 21st century. Settlements like Steele Center, Litomysl, and Summit serve as central nodes for the surrounding farmsteads. The geographic character is influenced by the Straight River, which flows through the western portion of the map near River Point, and Turtle Cr in the northeast. This area reveals a diverse immigrant heritage reflected in its sacred sites, including the Danish Cem, Bohemian Cem, and Holy Trinity Cem. These burial grounds, along with the Steele Center Cem and Oak Mound Cem, provide essential data points for genealogists tracing the ethnic settlement patterns of this Minnesota prairie region. The corridor along Us-218 and Co HWY-45 highlights the primary transportation routes connecting these small hamlets and individual farm properties.