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2022 Map of Ortonville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ortonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Ortonville and Big Stone City anchor the southern tip of Big Stone Lake, where the state line divides Minnesota and South Dakota. This modern survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by the shoreline, with neighborhoods like Lagoona Beach and The Peninsula extending into the water. Significant local infrastructure is clearly visible, including the Big Stone County Courthouse and the Ortonville Municipal Airport-Martinson Field.

Genealogists and historians can trace several burial grounds across the three bordering counties, including Mound Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Saint Charles Cem. The map follows the upper reaches of the Minnesota River and its tributary, the Whetstone River, providing a detailed look at the drainage and terrain around Cashtown and numerous small lakes such as Deep Lake and Lindgren Lake. Notable islands like Skeleton Island and Frying Pan Island dot the lake, highlighting the distinctive geography of this prairie border region.