2022 Map of Ingham Lake

About this map

Ingham Lake and High Lake dominate this prairie landscape in the northwest corner of Iowa, where a glacial chain of lakes and sloughs breaks the rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System. The area is defined by its water, including the intricate shorelines of Swan Lake and the meandering path of the Des Moines River in the southwestern corner. These natural features create a varied topography compared to the surrounding agricultural sections, which are neatly partitioned by roads like Co Hwy N40 and Co Hwy A33. Local history is anchored by the Swan Lake Village Cem near the northern shore and the High Lake Jack Creek Cem to the south, marking the early settlement sites of the region. The map captures the subtle drainage patterns of Jack Cr and the marshy expanses of West Slough and East Slough, reflecting the hydrography of the northern Iowa lakes region.