2018 Map of Silver Lake

About this map

Silver Lake and the wetlands along the boundary of Clay and Palo Alto Counties define this agricultural landscape in northwestern Iowa. The terrain is characterized by glacial depression lakes including Elk Lake and Virgin Lake, which sit amidst a grid of section roads and drainage features like Ditch Number 6. The rural character is punctuated by quiet landmarks such as the Logan Township Cem, located near the intersection of Co Hwy N 14 and 410th St. One of the more unique local designations is the stretch of road labeled Hwy To Heaven running east-west toward the lake. The map details the precise township and range lines, such as t95n r34w, that have organized this prairie region into its characteristic square-mile farm blocks, while Elk Cr provides natural drainage through the northern reaches.