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2019 Map of Lake Oliver

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Artichoke Creek winds through the northwestern corner of this prairie landscape, marking the transition between Big Stone and Swift counties. This late-2010s survey shows a region defined by its glacial hydrology, where numerous water bodies like Large Henry Lake, Artichoke Lake, and the namesake Lake Oliver punctuate the grid of section-line roads. The landscape reflects a deeply rooted agricultural heritage, structured by a precise network of routes such as Co Hwy 27 and Co Rd 58.

Genealogists will find three distinct burial grounds preserved within these sections: Immanuel Cem, Long Lake Cem, and Waldum Cem. These cemeteries, often positioned near significant water features or along established township lines like 50th St NW, serve as enduring landmarks of the early families who settled this portion of western Minnesota. The map provides a detailed view of the sectional divisions across townships t122n r43w and t121n r43w, documenting the modern rural landscape.