2016 Map of Mountain Lake SE

About this map

The S Fork Watonwan River and Elm Cr systems anchor this agricultural landscape at the meeting point of Cottonwood, Watonwan, Jackson, and Martin Counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of glacial lakes along the eastern boundary, including Irish Lake, Fish Lake, Buffalo Lake, and North Lake. This area serves as a significant record for genealogical research, as evidenced by the distribution of several denominational burial grounds throughout the rural townships. Notable sites include Zion Lutheran Cem in the northeast, Saint Olaf Cem along the river, and Cedar Lutheran Cem. The organized grid of county roads, such as Co HWY 7 and Co HWY 40, facilitates navigation through this prairie-river environment, connecting isolated landmarks like Cedar Hill Cem and the First Lutheran Cem in the southern reaches of the quadrangle.