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Slayton.

Its Census reference point is in Des Moines Lobe, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Slayton lies about 1.7 miles north of Slayton 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 Slayton, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Slayton, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGDes Moines Lobe
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMurray County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Slayton on the map

THE SLAYTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Des Moines Lobe setting.

Slayton township has 33.7 square miles of land in Murray 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

Slayton and Murray County

Slayton is associated with Murray 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.

Murray County

Slayton by land and water

The Census records 0.27 square miles of water within Slayton, or 0.8% of its total area. It is 1.3 percentage points lower than the 2.1% recorded for Murray County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Slayton township has 16.4 times the land area of nearby Slayton city (2.06 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Slayton 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 Slayton

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

Slayton is 1.7 miles north of the Slayton 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.

Slayton 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 SLAYTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 43.9660° N, 95.7525° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Slayton ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Murray

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 Murray ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Slayton 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 Slayton.

Slayton lies about 1.7 miles north of Slayton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Slayton in context

NSEWSlayton · 1.7 miles1Iona · 3.8 miles2Lime Lake · 5.1 miles3Avoca · 5.4 miles4Iona · 5.6 miles5Hadley · 5.7 miles6OUTER RING: 5.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Slayton1.7 mi · city
  2. 2
    Iona3.8 mi · city
  3. 3
    Lime Lake5.1 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Avoca5.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    Iona5.6 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Hadley5.7 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 Slayton
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 Slayton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Murray County. Slayton’s 33.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Slayton property in Des Moines Lobe?+

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

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.7 miles north of Slayton’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 Slayton?+

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 Slayton.
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