2022 Map of Lone Tree Lake

About this map

The Minnesota River and Yellow Medicine River converge in the northern portion of this quadrangle, defining the border between Renville County and Yellow Medicine County. The landscape south of the river bluffs is characterized by a high concentration of glacial prairie potholes and lakes, including the namesake Lone Tree Lake, Highbank Lake, and Kvistid Lake. Historical transit patterns are preserved in the naming of local routes such as Stagecoach Trl and Gopher Trl, which navigate the elevation changes near the river valley. Genealogists can identify significant burial sites in the rural landscape, specifically Rock Valley Cem located near Wood Lake Cr and Hillside Cem further east. The southern reaches of the map are defined by drainage into Boiling Spring Cr, showcasing the agricultural grid typical of this region.