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Balaton.

Its Census reference point is in Prairie Coteau, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Rock Lake lies about 1.1 miles northwest of Balaton by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Balaton, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Balaton, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Balaton, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGPrairie Coteau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLyon County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Balaton on the map

THE BALATON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Prairie Coteau setting.

Balaton city has 1.45 square miles of land in Lyon County. Its Census reference point is in Prairie Coteau, within Northern Glaciated Plains.

Flat to gently rolling glacial terrain supports a prairie transition between taller and shorter grasses. Many temporary and seasonal wetlands occupy depressions left in the glacial landscape.

Regional context: Northern Glaciated Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Balaton and Lyon County

Balaton is associated with Lyon County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Lyon County

Balaton by land and water

The Census records 0.13 square miles of water within Balaton, or 8.3% of its total area. It is 7.3 percentage points higher than the 1% recorded for Lyon County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Balaton city has 4.4% of the land area of nearby Rock Lake township (33 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Balaton land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Balaton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Balaton. Check the Lyon County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Prairie Coteau setting

Prairie Coteau belongs to Northern Glaciated Plains. What do current parcel maps show about depressions, drainage and road frontage within the glacial plain?

03

Check the route, beyond Rock Lake

Rock Lake is 1.1 miles northwest of the Balaton reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Balaton resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON BALATON

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.2329° N, 95.8711° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Balaton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Balaton

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Balaton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Lyon

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Lyon ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Balaton data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Prairie Coteau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Glaciated Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota landowner resources

Minnesota shoreland classifications

DNR explanation and map access for lake, river, and stream shoreland classifications.

Minnesota DNR map collection

Official tools for terrain, waterbodies, watersheds, and public-land context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Balaton.

Rock Lake lies about 1.1 miles northwest of Balaton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Balaton in context

NSEWRock Lake · 1.1 miles1Custer · 3.8 miles2Garvin · 5.7 miles3Skandia · 6 miles4Lyons · 6.8 miles5Russell · 7 miles6OUTER RING: 7 MILES
  1. 1
    Rock Lake1.1 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Custer3.8 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Garvin5.7 mi · city
  4. 4
    Skandia6 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Lyons6.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Russell7 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Minnesota; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Balaton
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Balaton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lyon County. Balaton’s 1.45 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Balaton property in Prairie Coteau?+

No. Prairie Coteau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Balaton boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Rock Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles northwest of Balaton’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Balaton?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Balaton.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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