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2016 Map of Big Stone Lake East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Big Stone Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Big Stone Lake forms a natural border between Minnesota and South Dakota in this 2016 survey, where the water's edge defines much of the local activity. The southern shore in Roberts County is dotted with distinct landings and points, including Schmidt Landing and Point Comfort, connected by a network of local routes like S Dakota Highway 109 and Woodshore Dr. These shoreline developments reflect the area's long-standing draw for local residence and recreation.

Away from the water, the landscape is organized by a rigid grid of agricultural roads, such as Co Hwy 6 and 320th St. Scattered across these farm sections are several small burial grounds that serve as markers of the area's pioneer heritage, including Elim Cem, Bailey Cem, and Lakeside Cem. The spatial distribution of these cemeteries relative to the lake suggests the historical settlement patterns of the surrounding prairie.