Continental Divide
View on MapThe city of Browns Valley is located along the Laurentian Continental Divide, a small rise in the land which influences whether water flows north to the Hudson or south to the Gulf of Mexico.
Samuel J. Brown Memorial Park
View on MapA historic cabin where you can learn about Browns Valley’s history.
Wadsworth Trail Marker
View on MapAn original pioneer trail blazed in 1864 stretching from St. Cloud to Ft. Sisseton, South Dakota.
Browns Valley Man
View on MapUncovered in 1933, experts named the bone fragments “Browns Valley Man” and estimated it to be 9,000 years old.
Big Stone Lake State Park
View on MapNestled on the shores of Big Stone Lake, or Bde Iŋyaŋ Takiŋyaŋyaŋ, this state park offers visitors a quiet camping experience complete with fishing, swimming, hiking and bird watching.
Big Stone County Museum
View on MapBuilt on the site of Paul Bunyan’s anchor, this museum features many treasures of the past and interpretations about life as a pioneer.
Ortonville Historic Buildings
View on MapA group of more than 15 historic properties along the shore of Big Stone Lake.