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2013 Map of Lake Benton NE

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lake Benton NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ivanhoe serves as the primary settlement on this Lincoln County landscape, situated along the highlands of the Coteau des Prairies. The terrain is defined by a complex network of glacial features and water management, including the North Br Yellow Medicine River and the engineered paths of Judicial Ditch Number Twentytwo and County Ditch Number Thirtyfive C. The map provides a clear look at local burial sites, such as W Elim Cem, E Elim Cem, and Shaokotan Cem, which are often of high value to genealogists researching the area's agricultural history.

Natural water bodies like Shaokotan Lake and Ash Lake sit alongside drained areas like the Swenson Lakebed, illustrating the evolution of the regional water table. Local landmarks such as Herschberger Slough and Norwegian Cr further characterize this prairie environment. The road network is anchored by Us-75 and MN-19, which intersect in the northeastern quadrant, providing a snapshot of modern transportation through these historic farming townships.