2022 Map of Dry Wood Lake

About this map

Dry Wood Lake serves as a central landmark in this prairie landscape, where the borders of Stevens, Big Stone, and Swift counties converge. The terrain is defined by a glacial pothole topography, with numerous small wetlands and basins scattered across the agricultural sections of the region. Local heritage is preserved in several small burial grounds, including Synnes Cem in the north and both Good Shepherd Cem and Saint Agnes Cem further south. Water drainage follows natural draws toward Dry Wood Cr and Artichoke Cr, cutting through the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents a sparsely populated rural district where the economy remains tied to the land and its seasonal hydrology.