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1968 Map of Lake Simon

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lake Simon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Glacial lakes and meandering watercourses define this rural landscape on the border of Pope and Swift counties during the late 1960s. The hydrography is dominated by the sprawling Lake Simon and the distinctive Scandinavian Lake, while the Chippewa River and its East Branch provide the primary drainage. The settlement pattern is sparse, characterized by individual farmsteads and small social centers such as the Lake Johanna Ch and its adjacent Cem, along with a local Townhall further south in Kerkhoven township.

Conservation efforts are evident through several designated areas, including the National Wildlife Management Area and the Skarpness State Wildlife Management Area. Pockets of industrial activity appear in several Gravel Pits scattered near the water bodies. Aviation infrastructure is represented by the modest Olsen Landing Strip, tucked near the Kandiyohi county line, providing a glimpse into the transport network of this agricultural region.