2016 Map of Motley NW

About this map

Esterdy and the surrounding wetland landscape of Cass Co and Wadena Co are documented in this 2016 survey. The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial basins and water bodies, including Dog Lake, Cat Lake, and the sprawling Mud Lake. The map reveals a remote rural infrastructure centered around the Swan Valley Cem and a grid of township roads such as Swan Valley Cemetary Rd and 96th St SW. The hydrology of the area is complex, with Mosquito Cr and its eastern branch draining the eastern sections while Iron Cr and Swan Cr meander through the north. This modern topography captures the persistent character of the Minnesota lake country, showing how local access like Long Driveway and county routes navigate the intervening marshes and timbered lands.