2021 Map of Platte Lake

About this map

Platte Lake and its surrounding wetlands dominate the southeastern corner of this modern survey, reflecting the glacial prairie pothole landscape that defines the border between Brule and Aurora counties. The map illustrates a strictly organized agricultural grid, where section lines are traced by local thoroughfares such as 371st Ave and 254 St, occasionally broken by the contours of smaller water bodies like Lake Sixteen. This 2021 edition provides a contemporary look at the rural drainage patterns feeding Platte Creek, showing how the modern Interstate 90 corridor cuts across the northern tiers of t103n r67w and t103n r66w. For researchers, the map serves as a baseline for current property boundaries and hydrography in a region traditionally defined by its seasonal wetlands and large-scale farming.