Map of Redwood County, Minnesota

Redwood County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census the population was 15,425. Its county seat is Redwood Falls, along the Redwood River near its confluence with the Minnesota River.

The Lower Sioux Indian Reservation (also known as the Mdewakankton Tribal Reservation) is entirely within the county, along the southern bank of the Minnesota River in Paxton and Sherman townships. In the 2000 census it had a population of 335.

Redwood County overview:
Name:Redwood County
FIPS code:27-127
State:Minnesota
Founded:February 6, 1862
Named for:Redwood River
Seat:Redwood Falls
Largest city:Redwood Falls
Total Area:882 sq mi (2,280 km²)
Land Area:879 sq mi (2,280 km²)
Total Population:15,425
Population Density:17.5/sq mi (6.8/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.redwood.mn.us

Redwood County location map. Where is Redwood County?

Redwood County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Redwood County.
Location of Redwood County in the the United States.
Redwood County location on the Minnesota map. Where is Redwood County.
Location of Redwood County in Minnesota.

History

The Minnesota Legislature created the county on February 8, 1862, with Redwood Falls as the county seat. It was named for the Redwood River, which flows eastward through the county.

Redwood County Road Map

Redwood CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Redwood County, Minnesota. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Redwood CountyMap
Redwood Countypolitical map.

Geography

The Minnesota River flows southeast along the county’s northeastern border. The Redwood River flows east through the upper part of the county, draining into the Minnesota near Redwood Falls. The Cottonwood River flows east through the lower part of the county, entering adjacent Brown County before discharging into the Minnesota. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, carved with drainages and sprinkled with lakes. The largely rural area is devoted to commodity crops of corn and soybeans. The terrain slopes to the east, with its highest point in the southwest corner at 1,450′ (442m) ASL. The county has a total area of 882 square miles (2,280 km), of which 879 square miles (2,280 km) is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km) (0.4%) is water.

Airports

  • Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF)

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 14
  • U.S. Highway 71
  • Minnesota State Highway 19
  • Minnesota State Highway 67
  • Minnesota State Highway 68
  • Minnesota State Highway 330

Adjacent counties

Lakes

  • Daubs Lake
  • Gales Lake
  • Lake Francis
  • Lake Redwood
  • Long Lake
  • Three Lakes
  • Tiger Lake

Protected areas

  • Alexander Ramsey State Park
  • Cedar Mountain Scientific and Natural Area
  • Cedar Rock Scientific and Natural Area
  • Daubs Lake State Wildlife Management Area
  • Delhi State Wildlife Management Area
  • Gales State Wildlife Management Area
  • Honner State Wildlife Management Area
  • Klabunde State Wildlife Management Area
  • Luescher-Barnum State Wildlife Management Area
  • Mammenga State Wildlife Management Area
  • Paul State Wildlife Management Area
  • Rohlik State Wildlife Management Area
  • Swedes Forest Scientific and Natural Area (part)
  • Waterbury State Wildlife Management Area
  • Westline State Wildlife Management Area
  • Willow Lake State Wildlife Management Area

Redwood County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Redwood County, Minnesota
Redwood County Topo map.

Redwood County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Redwood County, Minnesota
Redwood County satellite map.

Redwood County Outline Map

Outline Map of Redwood County, Minnesota
Redwood County outline map.

See also

Map of Minnesota State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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