1982 Map of Little Kandiyohi Lake

About this map

The Little Kandiyohi Lake basin in central Minnesota anchors a landscape defined by an intricate network of interconnected glacial lakes and managed waterways. In the early 1980s, this area of Kandiyohi and Fahlun townships shows a transition from agricultural land use toward natural resource preservation, evidenced by the National Waterfowl Production Area and County Park No 2. Significant water bodies like Wagonga Lake, Swan Lake, and Lake Eleanor are linked by drainage channels and the South Fork Crow River No 1. Local heritage is preserved in clusters of community markers, including the Tripolis Church and its accompanying cemetery, alongside Oak Park Church and Oak Hill Cemetery. The map also details the technical infrastructure of the era, such as a Pumping Station and several Gravel Pits, reflecting both the environmental management and extractive industries of the period.