2010 Map of Dead Coon Lake

About this map

Dead Coon Lake and Wood Lake anchor this agricultural landscape in southwestern Minnesota, where a grid of rural routes defines the movement across Lincoln County. The map captures a moment of managed water resources, featuring the Coon Creek Dam and the meandering path of Coon Creek as it feeds into the lakes. To the south, the Redwood River and Judicial Ditch Number Thirtyone illustrate the region's historical reliance on drainage infrastructure to support its farming economy. This survey is particularly valuable for genealogical research, as it identifies several distinct burial grounds that served the surrounding farmstead communities, including Hope Cemetery, Saint Dionysius Cemetery, Mission Cemetery, and Wood Lake Cemetery. These landmarks provide a framework for understanding the early 21st-century rural layout before modern developments further altered the agrarian character of the Tyler vicinity.