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2013 Map of Lakefield SW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lakefield SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Little Sioux River meanders through this portion of the Iowa-Minnesota borderlands, defining a landscape shaped by glacial till and agricultural development. The map area is characterized by its significant water bodies and wetland systems, including Rush Lake, Sangls Slough, and the northern reaches of Little Spirit Lake. This 2013 survey illustrates the precise grid of county roads and avenues that segment the terrain, providing access to rural landmarks such as Holy Trinity Cem and the Nauerth Land Ranch Airport.

Tracing the boundary between Jackson Co and Dickinson Co, the map reveals the complex drainage network of the region, notably the Judicial Ditch Number Thirtyfive. The southern edge of the sheet captures the very tip of Spirit Lake near Grovers Lake, marking the transition into Iowa's well-known Great Lakes region. This detailed view is essential for researchers looking to document the hydraulic engineering and land-use patterns of the early 21st century in this border territory.