2010 Map of Canby NW

About this map

Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver anchor the western portion of this prairie landscape, where the headwaters of several drainage systems converge near the Minnesota and South Dakota border. The terrain is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring the meandering paths of Cobb Creek, Florida Creek, and Lazarus Creek as they cut through the agricultural grid. A notable height of land is found at Stone Hill in the northwest, providing a vantage point over the surrounding lowlands and the South Slough. The rural character is punctuated by long-established landmarks like the Fortier Cemetery, situated near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Significant water management efforts are evident in the presence of the County Ditch Number Fiftyfive, illustrating how the natural flow of Canby Creek and its tributaries has been adapted for regional land use.