2014 Map of Golden Lake

About this map

Golden Lake and North Golden Lake anchor this portion of Steele County, where the plains are punctuated by a dense network of glacial potholes and wetlands. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Middle Br Goose River as it meanders across the southern half of the quadrangle. North of the river, a concentrated area of lakeside development is evident through residential thoroughfares such as Lakeview Ter, Golden Shores Dr, and Sunset Dr. This cluster of roads suggests a community built around the recreation and water resources of the lakes, contrasting with the surrounding agricultural grid of numbered avenues and streets. Further north, the drainage of Beaver Cr and the waters of Golden Rush Lake emphasize the importance of this hydrology to the local topography and land use.