2022 Map of Lake Hassel

About this map

The glacial prairie landscape of Pope and Swift counties is defined by a dense network of kettle lakes and wetlands linked by man-made drainage systems. Large water bodies such as Lake Hassel and Lake Moore anchor the southern region, while smaller basins like Swan Lake and Thoralson Lake dot the north. The area's agricultural development is evident in the extensive water management infrastructure, including County Ditch Number Thirteen and County Ditch Number Eight, which channel water across the flat terrain. This survey provides significant value for genealogists and local historians, as it precisely locates several rural burial grounds. Notable sites include the Lake Hazel Lutheran Cemetery, East Zion Cemetery, and the Ellenson Mortenson Cemetery, each situated near long-established section lines and township roads.