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Big Bend.

Its Census reference point is in Des Moines Lobe, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Tunsberg lies about 5.1 miles south of Big Bend 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 Big Bend, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Big Bend, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Big Bend, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGDes Moines Lobe
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYChippewa County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Big Bend on the map

THE BIG BEND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Des Moines Lobe setting.

Big Bend township has 35.6 square miles of land in Chippewa County. Its Census reference point is in Des Moines Lobe, within Western Corn Belt Plains.

Glacial till plains and windblown loess hills make up the Western Corn Belt landscape. Near-level and rolling terrain are interspersed with steeper river valleys and hills.

Regional context: Western Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Big Bend and Chippewa County

Big Bend is associated with Chippewa 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.

Chippewa County

Big Bend by land and water

The Census records 0.26 square miles of water within Big Bend, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 1.1% recorded for Chippewa County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Big Bend township has 1.1 times the land area of nearby Tunsberg township (32.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Big Bend 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 Big Bend

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

02

Read the Des Moines Lobe setting

Des Moines Lobe belongs to Western Corn Belt Plains. Is the parcel on a till plain, loess hill or valley edge, and what existing drainage and access documentation is available?

03

Check the route, beyond Tunsberg

Tunsberg is 5.1 miles south of the Big Bend 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.

Big Bend 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 BIG BEND

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.0966° N, 95.7922° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Big Bend ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Chippewa

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 Chippewa ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Big Bend data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Des Moines Lobe

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Corn Belt 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 Big Bend.

Tunsberg lies about 5.1 miles south of Big Bend by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Big Bend in context

NSEWTunsberg · 5.1 miles1Mandt · 5.9 miles2Milan · 5.9 miles3Watson · 6 miles4Kragero · 6.3 miles5West Bank · 7 miles6OUTER RING: 7 MILES
  1. 1
    Tunsberg5.1 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Mandt5.9 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Milan5.9 mi · city
  4. 4
    Watson6 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kragero6.3 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    West Bank7 mi · legal township
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 Big Bend
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 Big Bend?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Chippewa County. Big Bend’s 35.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Big Bend property in Des Moines Lobe?+

No. Des Moines Lobe is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Big Bend 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 Tunsberg as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.1 miles south of Big Bend’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 Big Bend?+

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 Big Bend.
Your next chapter.

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