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1980 Map of Lost Lake

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Lost Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Beaver Dam Lake dominates the northeastern corner of this Dodge County landscape, characterized by its irregular shoreline and numerous named islands such as Middle Island and Millers Island. The surrounding agricultural countryside is meticulously divided by a grid of rural routes like Lost Lake Road and Salem Road, connecting small clusters of habitation and community landmarks. The Chicago and North Western railroad cuts a diagonal path across the terrain, reflecting the vital transport infrastructure of the late 20th century.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds, including Bethany Cem, Calamus Cem, and Wanderers Rest Cem. The small settlement of Lost Lake sits near its namesake water body, while the broader township boundaries of Westford, Calamus, and Lowell are clearly delineated. From the English Prairie to the marshes along Calamus Creek, the map records a stable rural environment where community life centered around local churches and isolated farmsteads.