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2019 Map of Big Stone Lake West

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Big Stone Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Big Stone Lake forms the central spine of this landscape, carving a deep boundary between Minnesota and South Dakota. The shoreline is dotted with small lakeside settlements and recreational clusters such as Hiawatha Beach, Madsen Beach, and Bonanza Grove, reflecting a long history of water-oriented residency and seasonal retreats. On the South Dakota side, the terrain rises toward Hartford Beach, where Hartford Beach Cr drains into the lake near the quiet settlement of Hartford Beach.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of early community life, including Holden Cem in the north and Lakeside Cem near Foster in the south. The road network, including Wilderness Dr and Waters Edge, follows the natural contours of the lakefront, while the interior is gridded by agricultural routes like Co Hwy 4 and 300th St. This survey captures the steady rural character of Big Stone County at the end of the 2010s.