2019 Map of Orwell Lake

About this map

The Western township area of Otter Tail County is defined by its low-lying prairie potholes and the significant waters of Orwell Lake. This 2019 survey captures the rural community structure at the intersection of local routes like CO Hwy 2 and CO Hwy 114. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and drainage basins, where the Otter Tail River and Rabbit River meander through the glacial till. Local genealogy and settlement history are anchored by the Western Presbyterian Ch and the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with the adjacent Emmanuel Lutheran Cem serving as a primary local landmark. The presence of Upper Lightning Lake and Faunce Lake further illustrates the water-rich geography of the region, which has long influenced the placement of farms and cemeteries across this part of Minnesota.