2013 Map of Current Lake

About this map

Coteau des Prairies, a vast upland plateau, dominates the geography of this rural landscape spanning the border of Lyon and Murray counties. The small community of Current Lake serves as a central point in a region defined by its hydrography and agricultural grid. Numerous rural burial grounds, including Sillerud Cem, Skandia Cem, and Zion Lutheran Cem, provide significant landmarks for genealogical research. The drainage patterns of the Redwood River and Cottonwood River are clearly visible, alongside unique features like the Oscar Lakebed and Ivadelle Lakebed, which suggest shifting environmental conditions in this prairie region. Modern infrastructure, including MN-91 and Us-14, bisects the townships, connecting the remote farmsteads and sloughs to the broader region during the early twenty-first century.