2022 Map of Balaton SW

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies upland region dominates this part of Murray County, where the high prairie landscape transitions into a complex network of glacial remnants and drainage systems. Near the southern border, the settlement of Lake Wilson serves as a primary point of reference amidst a grid of rural roads such as Co Hwy 26 and Co Hwy 12. The hydrology of the area is particularly noteworthy, featuring several dry or seasonal basins including Great Oasis Lakebed and Bear Lakebed, alongside smaller water bodies like Klinker Slough. These features, combined with the presence of Beaver Cr and County Ditch Number Twenty, illustrate a landscape heavily modified for agricultural drainage. Local genealogy is anchored by the presence of Ellsborough Cem and Saint John's Cem, which mark the historical locations of early prairie communities.