2018 Map of Nye

About this map

Glacial topography and a dense network of lakes define the landscape near the communities of Dresser and Nye. This area of Polk County is characterized by numerous small basins and wetlands, including Little Horseshoe Lake and Lotus Lake, connected by drainages like Behning Cr and Rice Cr. The settlement pattern follows a grid of county highways and local roads, such as Co Hwy M, which link smaller hamlets like Ubet and Horse Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies specific points of interest including Sand Lake Cem and El Salem Cem. The southwestern corner of the quadrangle highlights the St Croix Valley Airport, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and modern infrastructure. The eastern boundary is marked by the course of the Apple River, which serves as a major hydrological feature for the surrounding lake systems.