This aerial map of the Minnesota River shows, left to right, approximately miles 15 to miles 12 upstream from the confluence with the Mississippi. This curvy stretch, located in Savage and Burnsville, must be dredged to keep barges from grounding on sand bars. Photo courtesy of the St. Paul District, Army Corps of Engineers.

Cities and townships in the District

According to the District's 2001 management plan, "Portions of the communities of Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale, Eagan, Bloomington,
Burnsville, Savage, Shakopee, Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Chaska Township, Jackson
Township, Louisville Township and Carver are located within the LMRWD’s boundaries."