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Gillford.

Its Census reference point is in Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland, within Driftless Area. Zumbro Falls lies about 3.9 miles southwest of Gillford by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Gillford, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGRochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYWabasha County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Gillford on the map

THE GILLFORD LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland setting.

Gillford township has 35.3 square miles of land in Wabasha County. Its Census reference point is in Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland, within Driftless Area.

Deeply cut valleys divide a bedrock plateau with windblown soil on many uplands. Glaciers had less influence here than in neighboring regions, leaving a distinctly hilly landscape.

Regional context: Driftless Area ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Gillford and Wabasha County

Gillford is associated with Wabasha 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.

Wabasha County

Gillford by land and water

The Census records 0.1 square miles of water within Gillford, or 0.3% of its total area. It is 4.5 percentage points lower than the 4.8% recorded for Wabasha County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Gillford township has 60.4 times the land area of nearby Zumbro Falls city (0.59 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Gillford 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 Gillford

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

02

Read the Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland setting

Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland belongs to Driftless Area. Does the property include ridge-top ground, valley bottom or steep connecting slopes, and where is documented access located?

03

Check the route, beyond Zumbro Falls

Zumbro Falls is 3.9 miles southwest of the Gillford 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.

Gillford 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 GILLFORD

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.3283° N, 92.3707° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Gillford ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Gillford 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

Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland

Explore the agency mapping behind the Driftless Area 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 Gillford.

Zumbro Falls lies about 3.9 miles southwest of Gillford by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Gillford in context

NSEWZumbro Falls · 3.9 miles1Hyde Park · 5.1 miles2Chester · 5.4 miles3West Albany · 6.2 miles4Mount Pleasant · 6.7 miles5Millville · 6.9 miles6OUTER RING: 6.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Zumbro Falls3.9 mi · city
  2. 2
    Hyde Park5.1 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Chester5.4 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    West Albany6.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Mount Pleasant6.7 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Millville6.9 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 Gillford
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 Gillford?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Wabasha County. Gillford’s 35.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Gillford property in Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland?+

No. Rochester/Paleozoic Plateau Upland is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Gillford 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 Zumbro Falls as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.9 miles southwest of Gillford’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 Gillford?+

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 next chapter.

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