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1968 Map of Lake Hassel

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lake Hassel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Glacial depressions and marshlands dominate this portion of the Minnesota prairie, where the boundaries of Blue Mounds, Langhei, and Benson townships meet. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with the large expanse of Lake Hassel and its neighbor Lake Moore situated near the southern border. Smaller bodies like Gundar Lake, Paulson Lake, and the elongated Benson Lake are scattered across the northern sections, illustrating the region's post-glacial topography.

Agricultural development and rural community life are evident through the network of section-line roads and drainage infrastructure like County Ditch No 13. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies specific landmarks such as the East Zion Ch and the Ellerson-Mortenson Cem. The presence of several National Wildlife Management Areas and the Henry X State Wildlife Management Area underscores the late-century emphasis on preserving these critical prairie pothole habitats amidst the surrounding farmlands.