2016 Map of Verdi

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies, a vast glacial upland plateau, dominates the landscape of this southwestern Minnesota region. The small settlement of Verdi is situated at a critical junction of local roads and the railroad line, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural community. The terrain is defined by a series of northwest-to-southeast trending ridges and the headwaters of several drainage systems, including Flandreau Cr and its E Br Flandreau Cr. The map captures the boundary between Lincoln Co and Pipestone Co, illustrating a highly organized section-line road grid including Co Rd 9 and Co Rd 10. This network of rural routes, such as 110th St and 241st St, reflects the enduring layout of the American heartland's township and range surveying system.