2010 Map of Mountain Lake

About this map

The city of Mountain Lake serves as a central hub on this 2010 survey, defined by its namesake water body and the surrounding agricultural grid of Cottonwood County. The local heritage of the area is reflected in the placement of the Mennonite Cemetery north of the town center and Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery near the shoreline. The Mountain Lake Dam regulates the water levels where the lake meets the meandering path of the Watonwan River, which cuts diagonally across the northern townships. This map captures the community long after its initial settlement, showing a landscape dominated by county highways and organized section lines. Significant landmarks like the Mountain Lake Post Office and the distinct shoreline of Long Lake to the west provide essential orientation for researchers tracing local family history or land ownership patterns in this part of southern Minnesota.