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Monson.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain. Wheaton lies about 5.4 miles south of Monson by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Monson, Minnesota — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Monson, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Monson, Minnesota from above
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THE SETTINGGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYTraverse County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Monson on the map

THE MONSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.

Monson township has 54.2 square miles of land in Traverse County. Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain.

The former bed of glacial Lake Agassiz forms an exceptionally flat plain in the Red River valley. Thick lake sediments overlie older glacial deposits across this historic prairie landscape.

Regional context: Lake Agassiz Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Monson and Traverse County

Monson is associated with Traverse 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.

Traverse County

Monson by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Monson, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 2 percentage points lower than the 2% recorded for Traverse County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Monson township has 31.2 times the land area of nearby Wheaton city (1.74 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

MN · legal townshipLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Monson

45.8832° N, 96.4801° W

9.1 mi east–west extent6.2 mi north–south extent54.2 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Monson

Minnesota · 54.2 sq mi total

Land: 99.9%
Water: 0.1%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Monson54.2 sq mi

Wheaton1.74 sq mi

Lake Valley59 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Monson review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Monson township
Reference point: 45.8832° N, 96.4801° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Monson land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

Locate the parcel within Monson

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

Read the Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin belongs to Lake Agassiz Plain. What do the parcel's elevation and drainage records show, and how does its road access connect across the flat former lakebed?

Check the route, beyond Wheaton

Wheaton is 5.4 miles south of the Monson 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.

Monson 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 MONSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.8832° N, 96.4801° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Monson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Monson 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

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Lake Agassiz Plain 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 maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Monson.

Wheaton lies about 5.4 miles south of Monson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Monson in context

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 Monson
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 Monson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Traverse County. Monson’s 54.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Monson property in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin?+

No. Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Monson 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 Wheaton as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.4 miles south of Monson’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 Monson?+

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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Land in theGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.