2010 Map of Wilder

About this map

Wilder stands as the primary settlement in this southwestern Minnesota landscape, situated along a prominent bend in the road system north of Timber Lake. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of shallow basins and significant water bodies, including the expansive Heron Lake to the west and the chain-like String Lakes to the north. This region's agricultural character is evident in the rectilinear road grid and the presence of several established burial grounds, such as Wilder Cemetery, Saint Peter Cemetery, and Brill Cemetery, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in the area. The hydrology is further managed through an extensive system of man-made waterways, including Judicial Ditch Number Twentyseven and Judicial Ditch Number Fiftyfour, which divert water toward the Des Moines River in the northeast corner of the quadrangle.