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2010 Map of Lake Elizabeth

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Elizabeth dominates this landscape in Kandiyohi County, a significant water body featuring the centrally located Big Island. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of smaller basins, including Summit Lake to the north and Mennetaga Lake to the west, separated by a grid of rural routes such as County Hwy 4 and Kandi Meeker Rd. This network of roads reveals a structured agricultural layout typical of the Minnesota prairie-pothole region.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by two primary sites: the Lake Elizabeth Cemetery near the western shore and the Rosendale Cemetery on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Smaller features like Henry Lake and Johnson Lake dot the eastern side, while Lake Elizabeth Pass provides a specific point of transit between the water and the upland fields. The map documents the persistent rural character of the township at the start of the 21st century.