2016 Map of McIntosh NE

About this map

Glacial depressions and water bodies dominate this portion of Polk County, where the Hill River and Poplar River systems create a landscape of interconnected basins and wetlands. The area is characterized by numerous lakes bearing the names of early local families, such as Syverson Lake, Hougom Lake, and Hendrickson Lake. This distribution of family names across the terrain provides a window into the settlement history of the region. Local community nodes are marked by small, scattered cemeteries including Oakland Cem, Vernes Lutheran Cem, and Asphalt Cem. The survey illustrates a highly developed section-line road network, such as Co Hwy 35 and Co Hwy 30, which connects these rural landmarks through the undulating terrain of northwestern Minnesota.