2019 Map of McIntosh NE

About this map

Hill River and Poplar River meander through this Polk County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The region's agricultural and communal history is anchored by several rural burial grounds, including the Vernes Lutheran Cem, Oakland Cem, and the uniquely named Asphalt Cem. A rigid grid of township roads, such as Co Hwy 5 and 300th St SE, segments the terrain, illustrating the systematic land division typical of the Upper Midwest. Many of the water bodies carry names that likely reflect early settler families, such as Syverson Lake, Hougom Lake, and Wardeberg Lake. The presence of features like Lindberg Slough and Jeppson Lake further suggests a long history of local land use surrounding these natural basins.