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1968 Map of Dry Wood Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dry Wood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The prairie wetlands of western Minnesota are defined by water and wildlife conservation in this late 1960s survey. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Dry Wood Lake, which sits at the convergence of several townships and counties. This area serves as a significant ecological corridor, evidenced by the numerous protected zones such as the Dablow State Wildlife Management Area, Reimers State Wildlife Management Area, and multiple tracts of National Wildlife Management Area.

Rural life is anchored by family and community landmarks, particularly the Trinity Ch Cem and the Good Shepherd Cem. The drainage patterns, including Dry Wood Creek and the engineered County Ditch No 3, illustrate the region's agricultural history and the ongoing effort to manage the high water table for farming. The map captures the precise intersection where Stevens, Swift, and Big Stone counties meet, making it a vital reference for local genealogical and land-use research.