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2010 Map of Lake Allie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Allie and Preston Lake dominate the southern half of this landscape, forming a chain of glacial water bodies that influenced the local road network and settlement patterns. The small community of Lakeside is situated centrally along County Hwy-11, serving as a point of connection between these larger lakes and Phare Lake to the north. The area's history is anchored by early burial grounds, including the Preston Lake Cemetery near the southern shore and Evergreen Cemetery located further west near County Hwy-8.

Agricultural drainage and irrigation are evidenced by the winding path of Buffalo Creek, which cuts across the western townships. The map illustrates a strictly organized grid of rural routes, such as 880th Ave and 540th St, which define the section lines typical of Renville County's prairie-turned-farmland. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the balance between the region's prominent wetlands, including Boon Lake and Hodgson Lake, and the enduring farmsteads that surround them.