Artichoke Lake dominates the southeastern corner of this landscape, its waters surrounded by the low-lying prairie topography of western Minnesota. The settlement of Artichoke and its surrounding agricultural homesteads are linked by a precise grid of rural roads, including Co Hwy 8 and 600th Ave. Genealogists will find the Artichoke Baptist Cem and Artichoke Lake Cem as key markers of the community's heritage along the eastern shore. The boundary between Big Stone and Stevens Counties runs through the northern and eastern portions of the map, following Co Line Rd. This survey documents a quiet farming district defined by its numerous small wetlands and a road network that adheres strictly to section lines, reflecting the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the regional layout.
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1910 · Chokio
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Chokio
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Graceville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Ortonville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Milbank
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Milbank
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Dry Wood Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Lake Oliver
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Artichoke Lake NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Artichoke Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000