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2022 Map of Heron Lake NE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Heron Lake NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through the southeastern corner of this Cottonwood County landscape, providing a sharp contrast to the geometric agricultural grid that defines the rest of the territory. The rural character of the region is anchored by long-standing landmarks like Amo Cem and United Amo Cem, which serve as vital points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in the area. The terrain is characterized by numerous glacial depressions, including the remnants of Berry Lakebed and smaller bodies of water such as Little Lake, Long Lake, and Round Lake.

Extensive water management is evident through features like County Ditch Number Twenty-nine, which reflects the historical efforts to drain and reclaim land for cultivation. The map meticulously records the township and range boundaries, including t106n r38w and t106n r37w, alongside a network of county and local roads like Co RD 13 and Park RD that have connected these farmsteads for generations.