2019 Map of Dovray

About this map

The small town of Dovray sits atop the notable Coteau des Prairies, a high glacial plateau that defines the drainage patterns of Murray County. This 2019 survey captures a landscape where water and heritage intersect, evidenced by the numerous local burial sites including Old German Cem, Our Saviors Cem, and Willow Lake Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of lakebeds and active water bodies, such as Buffalo Lake and Willow Lake, which feed into local systems like Willow Cr and the Des Moines River. Notable for hydrologists and historians alike, the map identifies several distinct former water bodies such as Duck Lakebed, Rush Lakebed, and Star Lakebed, illustrating the evolution of the local prairie environment. A complex network of drainage, including County Ditch Number Four, underscores the agricultural management of this high-ground region.