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2022 Map of Heron Lake NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies plateau defines the geography of this rural landscape where the border of Murray and Cottonwood counties meets. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small wetlands and basins, with water features like Oaks Lake and a large Wildlife Impoundment anchoring the southern sections. Agriculture and conservation dominate the land use, evidenced by the strict grid of rural roads such as Co Rd 7 and 340th St that navigate around the numerous seasonal pools.

Local history and community infrastructure are represented by the centrally located Emanuel Cem and the Rolling Hills Airport to the east. The Des Moines River flows through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, accompanied by the Des Moines River Trl, providing a natural corridor through the otherwise geometric section lines. Other notable water bodies including Lake Louisa and Highwater Cr highlight the glaciated nature of this prairie region.