2022 Map of Pomme De Terre Lakes

About this map

Pomme de Terre River and the Chippewa River define this glaciated reach of Stevens and Pope Counties, where a dense network of prairie lakes dominates the hydrology. This landscape is characterized by its high concentration of small water bodies and wetlands, ranging from the expansive Pomme de Terre Lakes and Swan Lake to smaller basins like North Baker Lake and Bjork Lake. These features were central to the early organization of the rural community, as seen in the distribution of traditional burial grounds. Genealogists and local historians can find the locations of several established churchyards, including Emmanuel Lutheran Cem, Aeneas Lutheran Cem, Scandia Cem, and Kirkegaarden Cem. The map provides a precise look at the township grid and county line, showing how section-line roads like Co Rd 70 and Co Hwy 32 navigate the complex aquatic terrain of the region.