2016 Map of Lake Simon

About this map

The Lake Simon region where the borders of Pope, Swift, and Kandiyohi Counties meet is a landscape defined by glacial depressions and historic rural gathering places. Small cemeteries are scattered throughout the countryside, often bearing the names of the families or congregations that settled this part of Minnesota, such as the Hitman Family Cem and the Scandia Lutheran Cem. The topography is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and open water, with Scandinavian Lake and Goose Lake feeding into local drainage systems like Mud Cr. Transport in the area relies on a grid of township roads and county highways, including State Hwy 104 and Co Rd 84, which navigate around the irregular shorelines of Nilson Lake and Johnson Lake. This survey illustrates the persistence of small-scale family landmarks in a modern agricultural and lacustrine environment.