2022 Map of Hawley SE

About this map

The Buffalo River snakes through this section of Clay County just south of Hawley, defining a landscape of glacial lakes and prairie depressions. This 2022 topographical survey captures the rural character of the region, where the land is primarily divided by a grid of county roads such as Co RD 12 and Co HWY 31. The mapping reveals a high density of water bodies, including Silver Lake, Perch Lake, and Anfinson Lake, many of which appear to be part of the complex wetland systems characteristic of the Red River Valley’s eastern edge. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial sites that anchor the community's history, specifically Pioneer Cem, Hegland Cem, and Zion Cem. These locations, along with the meandering path of Hay Cr, provide clear landmarks for tracing land ownership and family heritage in a region defined by its agricultural roots and riparian geography.