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1968 Map of Artichoke Lake NW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Artichoke Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Artichoke Lake and its surrounding wetlands define the landscape of this region on the border of Stevens and Big Stone Counties. The area is characterized by an extensive system of water management and conservation, including County Ditch No 21, Ditch No 22, and several dedicated habitat zones like the Robertson State Wildlife Management Area and the Chokio State Wildlife Management Area. These features suggest a landscape balancing agricultural drainage with the preservation of native prairie potholes and sloughs.

Local social and civic life is anchored by small landmarks such as School No 142 and the central Townhall located within Baker township. For genealogists, the Artichoke Lake Ch and its accompanying Artichoke Lake Cem near the lake's western shore offer specific points of interest. The northern reaches of the map include the descriptively named Dismal Swamp and Grossman Slough, highlighting the watery terrain of the Moonshine area.