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2019 Map of Current Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Balaton sits at the northeastern corner of this prairie landscape, where the headwaters of the Redwood River and Cottonwood River emerge from the high ground of the Coteau des Prairies. This 2019 survey documents a rural landscape defined by glacial depressions and a high concentration of small, family-associated cemeteries that reflect the early Scandinavian and German Lutheran settlement patterns of the region. Notable burial grounds include Sillerud Cem, Skandia Cem, and Zion Lutheran Cem, often positioned on rises near water features.

The hydrology is particularly distinctive, showing the varied state of prairie potholes and basins. While Current Lake remains a prominent permanent water body, the map identifies nearby lowlands like Ivadelle Lakebed and Oscar Lakebed, indicating areas of reclaimed or seasonal wetlands. Smaller features like Hjermstad Slough and the engineered drainage of County Ditch Number Forty-eight illustrate the persistent effort to manage the water levels of this upland plateau.