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1970 Map of Harder Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Harder Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Des Moines River cuts through the southwestern corner of this Cottonwood County landscape, shaping the development of Windom at the turn of the 1970s. The river's winding path through Great Bend is punctuated by numerous Gravel Pits, indicating the local reliance on glacial deposits for road and construction material. In the northern sections, glacial depressions form Harder Lake, Arnolds Lake, and String Lakes, creating a distinctive prairie pothole environment.

Social hubs are clearly marked across the rural townships of Amo and Great Bend, including the Greenhill Chapel, a local Townhall, and a Community Hall. The presence of the Talcot Lake National Wildlife Management Area on the western edge highlights the region's commitment to conservation. Near the southern edge, the growth of Windom is evidenced by the High School, a Radio Tower, and the local Country Club.