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2021 Map of Enemy Swim Lake West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Enemy Swim Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Enemy Swim serves as a focal point for this glaciated landscape in Day County, where the sprawling Coteau des Prairies upland is defined by a dense network of lakes and sloughs. This particular area reveals a significant cultural and historical imprint, notably including the Blue Dog Grave and the Saint James Indian Cem. The geography is remarkably complex, characterized by the irregular shorelines of Enemy Swim Lake, Waubay Lake, and Pickerel Lake.

The presence of Saint Joseph's Catholic Cem near the northern edge of the sheet suggests early community settlement patterns centered around these water bodies. Smaller, distinctive features like Parker Island and Wingate Arm further illustrate the fragmented nature of the terrain. The road network, including routes like Ramona Beach Rd and Ponderosa Loop, underscores how recreational and residential development has integrated with the natural wetlands and prairie potholes of the region.