2010 Map of Orwell Lake

About this map

The small settlement of Western and its surrounding agricultural landscape define this portion of Otter Tail County in 2010. Significant water management and natural drainage are evident where the Otter Tail River is harnessed by the Orwell Dam, creating the Orwell Reservoir and Dam. This infrastructure sits in contrast to the natural curves of the Rabbit River and several glacial basins including Upper Lightning Lake and Faunce Lake. Local heritage and community focal points are preserved through the documentation of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, and the Western Presbyterian Cemetery. The landscape is organized by a precise grid of county highways and local roads, such as County Hwy-15 and Dayton Hollow Rd, which serve the scattered farmsteads and rural residences of the township.