2016 Map of Erdahl

About this map

Glacial geology and the headwaters of regional drainage systems define this West Central Minnesota landscape along the border of Grant and Douglas counties. The settlement of Erdahl serves as a central landmark amidst a dense network of prairie potholes and larger bodies of water, including Lee Lake, Thorstad Lake, and Malmgren Lake. The terrain acts as a subtle divide where the Pomme de Terre River flows toward the southwest while the Chippewa River meanders through the eastern sections, notably at the Chippewa River Willow Slough. Genealogists will find several significant burial sites, such as Lincoln Cem, the Old Lincoln Cem, and the Barrett Covenant Cem near the shores of Barrett Lake. This topography illustrates the complex wetland environment of the region, featuring named marshes like Schmall Marsh and numerous smaller basins like Retzloff Lake and Round Lake.