1970 Map of Mountain Lake SE

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The South Fork Watonwan River and its numerous tributaries dictate the layout of this rural landscape where Cottonwood, Watonwan, Jackson, and Martin counties converge. Settled farming communities are anchored by landmarks such as St Olaf Ch Cem and Zion Lutheran Cem in the north, while the southern reaches follow the winding path of South Fork Elm Creek. The topography is defined by glacial depressions forming water bodies like Irish Lake, Fish Lake, and Buffalo Lake. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a high density of rural cemeteries and churches, including Cedar Ch Cem and Cedar Hill Cem, which serve as primary historical markers for the townships of Odin, Cedar, Enterprise, and Elm Creek.