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2022 Map of Current Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Current Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies upland prairie region dominates this landscape, influencing the drainage patterns of both the Cottonwood River and the Redwood River. The town of Balaton sits at the northeastern corner, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural grid that straddles the boundary between Lyon and Murray counties. This area is characterized by its numerous small basins and wetlands, including Hjermstad Slough and the namesake Current Lake.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-preserved rural burial sites, such as Sillerud Cem, Skandia Cem, and the Zion Lutheran Cem. The presence of the Oscar Lakebed suggests the evolving hydrology of the region, where former water bodies have been reclaimed for other uses. The survey details the intricate network of range and township lines, including t109n r42w, which organized the settlement of this prairie landscape.