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1967 Map of Lake Benton

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lake Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Lake Benton anchors the southeastern corner of this Lincoln County survey, serving as the focal point for the surrounding agricultural prairie. The town of Lake Benton is a well-established hub of activity, featuring the High Sch, Memorial Cemetery, and a nearby Indian Mound overlooking the water. Transportation through the region is defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad, which skirts the southern shoreline of the lake and connects the smaller settlements of Medary and Verdi to the west.

Conservation efforts are prominent across the landscape, with numerous designated wildlife areas such as the Horse State Wildlife Management Area, Two Sloughs State Wildlife Management Area, and Sioux Lookout State Wildlife Management Area. These parcels, often located near Norwegian Creek and various sloughs, indicate the deliberate management of the prairie's natural drainage and wetlands. The prevalence of Gravel Pits throughout the townships of Shaokatan, Drammen, and Diamond Lake reflects the local demand for materials to support the area's road network.