2022 Map of Lake Oliver

About this map

Lake Oliver and a dense network of prairie wetlands define this corner of Swift County and Big Stone County. The landscape is shaped by the glacial legacy of western Minnesota, where large water bodies like Artichoke Lake and Shible Lake are joined by numerous smaller basins such as Large Henry Lake and Griffin Lake. These features have historically influenced the local road network, which follows a rigid section-line grid except where interrupted by the shoreline or Artichoke Creek. For those tracing regional heritage, several small cemeteries are preserved on the map, including Long Lake Cem, Immanuel Cem, and Waldum Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists investigating these rural townships. The map illustrates the persistent agricultural character of the region, where drainage and water management remain central to the local geography.