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Carson.

Its Census reference point is in Des Moines Lobe, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Bingham Lake lies about 4.2 miles south of Carson by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Carson, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Carson, Minnesota from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGDes Moines Lobe
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCottonwood County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Carson on the map

THE CARSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Des Moines Lobe setting.

Carson township has 35.3 square miles of land in Cottonwood 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

Carson and Cottonwood County

Carson is associated with Cottonwood 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.

Cottonwood County

Carson by land and water

The Census records 0.62 square miles of water within Carson, or 1.7% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points higher than the 1.3% recorded for Cottonwood County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Carson township has 44.3 times the land area of nearby Bingham Lake city (0.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Carson land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Carson

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Carson. Check the Cottonwood 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 Bingham Lake

Bingham Lake is 4.2 miles south of the Carson 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.

Carson 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 CARSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.9706° N, 95.0492° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Carson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cottonwood

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 Cottonwood ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Carson 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 on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota official sources

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 Carson.

Bingham Lake lies about 4.2 miles south of Carson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Carson in context

NSEWBingham Lake · 4.2 miles1Dale · 5.8 miles2Lakeside · 6 miles3Delton · 6 miles4Mountain Lake · 6.5 miles5Midway · 7.1 miles6OUTER RING: 7.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Bingham Lake4.2 mi · city
  2. 2
    Dale5.8 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Lakeside6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Delton6 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Mountain Lake6.5 mi · city
  6. 6
    Midway7.1 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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Carson
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 Carson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Cottonwood County. Carson’s 35.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Carson property in Des Moines Lobe?+

No. Des Moines Lobe is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Carson 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 Bingham Lake as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.2 miles south of Carson’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 Carson?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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