2018 Map of Ingham Lake

About this map

Ingham Lake and High Lake dominate this prairie pothole landscape in northern Iowa, situated just above the Emmet and Palo Alto county line. This 2018 survey documents the intricate water system of the region, featuring West Slough, East Slough, and Swan Lake to the northeast. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies key burial sites including the Swan Lake Village Cem and the High Lake Cem, which sit near their namesake water bodies. The terrain is defined by a grid of rural roads like Ingham Lake Rd and Burr Oak Rd, which navigate around the numerous wetlands and the winding course of the Des Moines River in the southwest. The presence of Jack Cr in the north and east suggests the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped agriculture and settlement in these townships.