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Redwood County's Beacon Map Helps Residents Explore Property, Roads and Drainage
From landowners and contractors to curious neighbors, a county map can answer questions before you pick up the phone.
Want to know more about a property, the land around your farm, or the drainage systems that run through Redwood County? You can explore much of that information in one place.
In an October 23 Facebook post, Redwood County reminded residents about Beacon, its public online mapping system. Beacon is not a new launch: the county first introduced this GIS service in 2016. It combines aerial photography with selectable map layers showing parcels, roads, waterways, public drainage, political boundaries and other geographic information.
Who might find it useful?
HOMEOWNERS AND PROPERTY BUYERS: Look up parcel outlines and nearby roads before asking the county for official property records or planning information.
FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS: Explore the location of public ditches and county tile systems, nearby waterways and land features that may matter when planning work.
CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS AND BUSINESSES: Review available parcel, zoning and aerial information as a starting point for a project or site conversation. Always verify current requirements with the appropriate county or city office.
CURIOUS RESIDENTS: Zoom around familiar towns and rural roads, switch map layers on and off, and explore how the county's landscape and infrastructure fit together.
Beacon also provides tools for measuring distances and areas. The basic public map is available without a subscription, while some enhanced tools and records may require a paid Beacon subscription.
How to use it: Open the Beacon map using the official link on the Redwood County Environmental Office website. Search for a property or explore the map, then choose the layers relevant to your question. If you need a formal survey, legal boundary, zoning determination or other official decision, check directly with the county; map lines are for reference and are not a substitute for a professional survey.
Source: Redwood County's October 23, 2026 Facebook reminder and the Redwood County Environmental Office's official GIS information, where the public Beacon map is linked. The county Environmental Office can answer GIS questions at 507-637-4023.