2010 Map of Lone Tree Lake

About this map

The confluence of the Yellow Medicine River and the Minnesota River dominates the northern reaches of this Minnesota landscape, an area preserved as the Upper Sioux Agency State Park. This region is defined by its dramatic river valleys and a series of distinct upland water bodies, including Highbank Lake, Kvistid Lake, and the namesake Lone Tree Lake. These natural features provided a backdrop for the early development of Yellow Medicine County, which is reflected here in the grid of rural roads and established burial grounds. Researchers can find long-standing community landmarks such as the Rock Valley Cemetery near the banks of Wood Lake Creek and the Hillside Cemetery further east. The map detail highlights the intricate drainage network of the area, from the winding path of Hawk Creek in the northeast to the flow of Boiling Spring Creek in the south, illustrating how the local geography dictated early road placement and settlement patterns.