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Compton.

Its Census reference point is in Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain, within North Central Hardwood Forests. Bluffton lies about 4.5 miles north of Compton by reference-point distance.

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

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Compton, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGWadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYOtter Tail County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Compton on the map

THE COMPTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain setting.

Compton township has 35.5 square miles of land in Otter Tail County. Its Census reference point is in Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain, within North Central Hardwood Forests.

This transition between northern forests and southern farming country includes lakes, wetlands and hardwood woodland. Glacial landforms support a mosaic of open land and wooded areas.

Regional context: North Central Hardwood Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Compton and Otter Tail County

Compton is associated with Otter Tail 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.

Otter Tail County

Compton by land and water

The Census records 0.07 square miles of water within Compton, or 0.2% of its total area. It is 11.2 percentage points lower than the 11.4% recorded for Otter Tail County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Compton township has 13 times the land area of nearby Bluffton city (2.74 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Compton 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 Compton

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

02

Read the Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain setting

Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain belongs to North Central Hardwood Forests. How do the parcel's woods, open areas and lake or wetland edges relate to its surveyed boundaries and access?

03

Check the route, beyond Bluffton

Bluffton is 4.5 miles north of the Compton 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.

Compton 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 COMPTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.4058° N, 95.2156° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Compton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Otter Tail

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 Otter Tail ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Compton 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

Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the North Central Hardwood Forests 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 Compton.

Bluffton lies about 4.5 miles north of Compton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Compton in context

NSEWBluffton · 4.5 miles1Wadena · 5.1 miles2Deer Creek · 5.1 miles3Oak Valley · 5.8 miles4Deer Creek · 5.8 miles5Wadena · 5.9 miles6OUTER RING: 5.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Bluffton4.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    Wadena5.1 mi · city
  3. 3
    Deer Creek5.1 mi · city
  4. 4
    Oak Valley5.8 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Deer Creek5.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Wadena5.9 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 Compton
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 Compton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Otter Tail County. Compton’s 35.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Compton property in Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain?+

No. Wadena/Todd Drumlins and Osakis Till Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Compton 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 Bluffton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.5 miles north of Compton’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 Compton?+

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 Compton.
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