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Jay.

Its Census reference point is in Des Moines Lobe, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Alpha lies about 3.5 miles west of Jay 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 Jay, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Jay, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGDes Moines Lobe
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMartin County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Jay on the map

THE JAY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Des Moines Lobe setting.

Jay township has 36.2 square miles of land in Martin 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

Jay and Martin County

Jay is associated with Martin 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.

Martin County

Jay by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Jay, or 0% of its total area. It is 2.3 percentage points lower than the 2.4% recorded for Martin County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Jay township has 169.1 times the land area of nearby Alpha city (0.21 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Jay 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 Jay

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Jay. Check the Martin 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 Alpha

Alpha is 3.5 miles west of the Jay 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.

Jay 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 JAY

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.6242° N, 94.8037° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Jay ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Martin

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 Martin ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Jay 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 Jay.

Alpha lies about 3.5 miles west of Jay by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Jay in context

NSEWAlpha · 3.5 miles1Sherburn · 4.4 miles2Dunnell · 4.6 miles3Lake Fremont · 5.5 miles4Wisconsin · 5.5 miles5Elm Creek · 5.9 miles6OUTER RING: 5.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Alpha3.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    Sherburn4.4 mi · city
  3. 3
    Dunnell4.6 mi · city
  4. 4
    Lake Fremont5.5 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Wisconsin5.5 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Elm Creek5.9 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 Jay
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 Jay?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Martin County. Jay’s 36.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Jay property in Des Moines Lobe?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.5 miles west of Jay’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 Jay?+

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 Jay.
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