2019 Map of Bingham Lake

About this map

Bingham Lake and its namesake settlement serve as the centerpiece of this Cottonwood County landscape, where the prairie is defined by a dense cluster of shallow basins and slow-moving water. The Watonwan River flows through the northern reaches, while the city of Windom anchors the southwestern corner of the sheet. This area shows a characteristic rural settlement pattern with several small, family-named burial grounds like Voth Cem and Carson Cem serving the surrounding agricultural sections. The map reveals the infrastructure supporting this community, from the Windom Municipal Airport to the small village of Delft near Swan Lake. This 2019 survey documents the enduring layout of section roads and the persistent wetlands, including Rat Lake, Maiden Lake, and Clear Lake, that have shaped local farming and travel for generations.