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2010 Map of Heron Lake NW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Heron Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Des Moines River winds through the southwestern corner of Murray County, anchoring a landscape of glacial lakes and managed wetlands. This 2010 survey illustrates the hydrological importance of the region, featuring Talcot Lake and Oaks Lake as central aquatic landmarks. The drainage network is further defined by Highwater Creek in the north and the smaller Lake Louisa and Long Lake near the eastern boundary. The presence of the Talcot Lake Wildlife Area Dam and the Talcot Lake Wildlife Management Area Dam highlights modern efforts to regulate these waters for habitat preservation.

Agricultural patterns dominate the terrain, organized by a rigid grid of local routes like County Hwy-7 and County Hwy-6. Near the eastern edge, Emanuel Cemetery stands as a quiet marker of local heritage amidst the fields. This map captures a moment when the rural character of the Minnesota prairie remains largely intact, shaped by the interaction between longstanding waterways and deliberate conservation infrastructure.