The Basin

The Minnesota River Basin covers 15,000 square miles in south-central Minnesota. It contains portions or all of 37 counties (map) and is divided into 13 major watersheds (map).

The Minnesota River Basin Data Center website contains information about the basin, major watersheds, and minor watersheds. The site offers mapping resources (GIS), reports, a searchable water quality database, virtual tours, among other information about the basin.

Maps
— Counties
— Major Watersheds
— Major Tributaries
— Drainage Network

Basin Fast Facts

Major Watersheds

County Websites

Watershed Contacts

Other Cooperating Organizations