2019 Map of Currie

About this map

The glacial waters of Lake Shetek and Lake Sarah dominate this portion of Murray County, where the sprawling lake system includes several named landforms such as Valhalla Island and Loon Island. This high prairie landscape sits atop the Coteau des Prairies, a vast plateau that shapes the regional drainage. The village of Currie is situated near the headwaters of the Des Moines River, which winds through the eastern portion of the survey. Local history is anchored at the Currie Pioneer Cem and Pioneer Cem south of the river, while Bethany Cem sits further north near the lake shores. The transition from active water bodies to dried features like Mud Lakebed and Clear Lakebed reflects the area's changing hydrology. Rural life is organized around points like Bowmans Point and Rauenhorst Point, which define the intricate shoreline of the lakes.