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1973 Map of Patchen Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Patchen Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and marshy depressions define this landscape near the borders of Grant and Stevens Counties. In the early 1970s, the terrain was characterized by a high density of small water bodies and wetlands, many of which were protected under the National Waterfowl Production Area designation. These prairie wetlands, including Patchen Lake, Shauer Lake, and Jones Lake, are interspersed among section lines and agricultural townships, reflecting a land-use pattern where nature conservation and rural cultivation coexist.

Local history is anchored by the Roseville Cem and the surrounding boundaries of Roseville, Lien, and Rendsville. The map captures a transition point in Minnesota conservation history, as hydrography was updated by the Minnesota Department of Conservation during a period of increased focus on waterfowl habitat preservation. Smaller industrial traces, such as a Gravel Pit, are also noted alongside more prominent natural features like Silver Lake and the northern tip of Swan Lake.