2013 Map of Harder Lake

About this map

Des Moines River meanders through the heart of this Cottonwood County landscape, shaping the local topography as it flows toward the settlement of Windom. The river corridor is flanked by a geometric grid of rural roads, including 420th Ave and 370th St, which define the agricultural land patterns of the early 21st century. To the north and east, several water bodies punctuate the plains, most notably Harder Lake and Arnolds Lake. The diagonal path of Co Hwy-13 cuts across the township grid, serving as a primary connector between the northern lake country and the outskirts of Windom at the southern edge. Along the bottom margin, String Lakes and River Rd mark the transition toward the more developed town site, reflecting the historical dependence on the river valley for both transport and settlement.