2016 Map of Harder Lake

About this map

The Des Moines River winds diagonally across this Cottonwood County landscape, shaping a valley that transitions from the northern prairie into the outskirts of Windom. In the decade preceding 2016, the area maintained its character as a productive agricultural region defined by a precise grid of county roads and avenues, including Co Rd 50 and 430th Ave. Water features are prominent throughout the northern and southern sections, with Harder Lake and Arnolds Lake sitting among the fields to the north, while the String Lakes are positioned south of the river. The concentration of development near Windom in the lower right corner, including routes like Kalash Rd and 17th St, provides a clear view of the city's northwestern expansion and its relationship to the surrounding river topography.