2015 Map of Long Lake

About this map

The small settlement of Long Lake serves as the focal point of this rural McPherson County landscape, situated along the intersection of Main St and 1st St S. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense concentration of wetlands and small water bodies, including its namesake Long Lake and Klooz Lake, which dot the township divisions. Traces of early transportation routes are evident in the path of the Old Sioux Rd, which cuts across the northern sections of the survey area, reflecting a historic corridor through the Dakotas. The map provides significant genealogical value for the region, documenting several burial sites including Salem Cem just east of the village, Emmanuel Cem to the north, and Arena Valley Cem in the southern reaches. The gridded road network, including 106th St and 350th Ave, illustrates the organized agricultural partitioning of the Great Plains.