2016 Map of Lake Crystal

About this map

The Watonwan River winds through the southern landscape of this 2016 survey, joining the Blue Earth River near the eastern boundary of Blue Earth County. The northern portion of the map is dominated by a chain of water bodies, including Lily Lake, the larger Lake Crystal, and Loon Lake. The settlement of Lake Crystal is positioned between these waters, showing a developed street grid with names like W Blue Earth St and Lakeview Rd. Southward, the village of Garden City sits along the river's bend, where local landmarks like the Garden City Cem provide points of interest for genealogists. The terrain is characterized by the drainage patterns of Minneopa Cr and the river valleys, contrasting with the organized agricultural plots and county roads like Co Rd 20 that define the surrounding rural area. Nearby, the Bergemann Airport serves the region from its location just south of the main river valley.