2016 Map of Canby NW

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau forms the foundation of this landscape along the South Dakota and Minnesota border, where the glacial geography has created a dense collection of lakes and wetlands. Prominent water bodies such as Lake Cochrane, Lake Oliver, and Culver Lake define the northwestern corner of the quadrangle, while the southern reaches are marked by the winding courses of Canby Cr and Lazarus Cr. This 2016 survey shows a territory dominated by agricultural grid lines and rural road networks like Co Rd 375 and Co Hwy 36. Genealogists may find interest in the Fortier Cem located near the eastern boundary. The intricate drainage patterns, including South Slough and the engineered County Ditch Number Fifty-five, illustrate how the natural prairie hydrology has been managed within the modern farming economy of Deuel and Yellow Medicine counties.