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2019 Map of Harder Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Harder Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Des Moines River meanders across this prairie landscape in Cottonwood County, carving a winding path from the northwest down toward the settlement of Windom. This 2019 survey captures the agricultural grid of the region, where a network of rural routes like Co Rd 13 and Co Hwy 22 connects dispersed farmsteads and connects to the growing outskirts of the county seat. Several prominent glacial water bodies punctuate the terrain, including Harder Lake, Arnolds Lake, and the String Lakes to the south.

The topography here is defined by subtle elevation changes and broad drainage patterns, typical of southwestern Minnesota's till plains. Near the river, the map reveals more complex contouring and local landmarks such as Kalash Rd. This record provides a clear look at contemporary land use and the persistent water features that have shaped the development of this section of the Des Moines River valley.