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2019 Map of Lake Minnewaska

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lake Minnewaska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Minnewaska dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, its southern shoreline defined by prominent features like Lawrence Point and Swenson Point. This region of Pope County is characterized by a high density of glacial basins, creating a complex network of water bodies including Steenerson Lake, Lake Jennum, and Lake Ben. The distribution of these lakes dictated the early road patterns, with routes like Co Rd 18 and State Hwy 104 navigating around the water and through the elevated terrain of Blue Mounds.

For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies significant sites such as the Barsness Lutheran Cem and Lake Ben Cem, which serve as physical markers of the area's rural communities. The southern half of the quadrangle shows a shift toward smaller, more isolated water bodies like Nelson Lake and Helle Lake, illustrating the varied topography that has shaped the agricultural and residential development of this lakeside district.