2013 Map of Round Lake

About this map

The settlement of Round Lake sits at the intersection of a vast hydraulic network on the Coteau des Prairies upland. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex water management of the region, where a series of numbered drainage systems like Judicial Ditch Number Thirteen and County Ditch Number Ten connect several natural prairie potholes and lakes. These water bodies, including Illinois Lake, Plum Lake, and Iowa Lake, define the landscape across the Nobles and Jackson County line. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific community landmarks such as the Round Lake Cemetery south of town and Grace Cemetery in the northeast. The presence of the Eastside Acres Campground and the Post Office underscores the town's role as a local hub near the headwaters of the West Fork Little Sioux River.