Stearns County Topographic Maps (Minnesota)

Soil and Water Conservation offices in Stearns County, Minnesota provide information on conservation and management for natural resources. As part of these efforts, they develop, implement, and enforce policies to protect natural resources. Soil and Water Conservation offices maintain topographic maps in order to monitor erosion, ground and surface water, stormwater runoff, irrigation, flood zones, and water management practices. These Stearns County topography maps may be available to the public on Soil and Water Conservation websites.

Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation Waite Park MN 110 2nd Street South, 128 56387 320-251-7800


Clerks in Stearns County, Minnesota maintain public records for a county or local government, which includes a range of types of documents. As part of their duties, Clerks maintain detailed local maps, including Stearns County topographic maps. These maps show elevations, place names, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, and may include zoning information related to flood zones or earthquake hazards. Stearns County Clerks may also hold historic topographic maps, including USGS maps and GIS maps. These maps are often available online at the Clerk's website.

Avon City Clerk Avon MN 140 Stratford St E 56310 320-356-7922

Belgrade Clerk Belgrade MN 417 Washburn Avenue 56312 320-254-8220

Brooten City Clerk Brooten MN 147 Central Avenue North 56316 320-346-2524

Cold Spring City Clerk Cold Spring MN 27 Red River Ave S 56320 320-685-3653

Freeport Clerk Freeport MN 125 Main St E 56331 320-836-2112

Paynesville Clerk Paynesville MN 221 Washburne Avenue 56362 320-243-3714

St Joseph City Clerk St. Joseph MN 25 College Avenue North 56374 320-363-7201

Stearns County Clerk St. Cloud MN 725 Courthouse Square 56303 320-656-3620

Assessors in Stearns County, Minnesota are responsible for determining the value of taxable property within a county or local area. These property value assessments are used to levy property taxes. In addition to property values, Assessors maintain detailed Stearns County maps that show parcel boundaries and buildings, including topographic maps. These Stearns County topography maps show elevations, shorelines, place names, and geographic features. They may also include information related to natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes. Assessors may make topographic maps available on their websites.

Stearns County Assessor's Office St. Cloud MN 705 Courthouse Square 56303 320-656-3685


Recorders of Deeds in Stearns County, Minnesota maintain real estate ownership documents to ensure the accuracy of property and land records. In addition to deeds, Stearns County Recorders of Deeds also have detailed county and local maps that show property lines and building information, including Stearns County topographic maps. These maps show elevations, water depths, geographic features, and may include aerial photos or shaded relief images. Recorders of Deeds may provide online access to their topographic maps on their websites.

Stearns County Recorder of Deeds St. Cloud MN 705 Courthouse Square 56303 320-656-3855