2013 Map of Currie

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Shetek Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Murray County region, where intricate shorelines and numerous islands like Loon Island and Valhalla Island define the local geography. This high-ground plateau, part of the larger Coteau des Prairies, transitions from the recreational waters of the north to the more agrarian, rolling terrain of the south. The village of Currie sits at a geographic pivot point, established where the Des Moines River flows eastward, emerging from the lake's southern reaches. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Currie Pioneer Cem and Bethany Cem, while the presence of Mud Lakebed and Clear Lakebed suggests a dynamic hydrologic history where former wetlands have been reclaimed or naturally receded. The area remains a hub for seasonal activity, evidenced by the clustered campgrounds and the Shetek Church Camp along the lake's western points.