2013 Map of Stony Lake

About this map

Western Cem and Hereford Cem anchor this section of the central Minnesota prairie, marking the late 19th-century settlement patterns of Western Township. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Rabbit River as it traverses a series of glacial lakes and wetlands. The central drainage through Upper Lightning Lake, Stony Lake, Ash Lake, and Mud Lake illustrates the region's interconnected hydrology, which once supported the earliest homesteaders in both Otter Tail and Grant counties. Cultural landmarks like the Lawrence Presbyterian Church Cem remain as physical evidence of the pioneer congregations that established these rural communities. The map captures the enduring grid of township roads, including MN-55, that facilitate the agricultural economy of this lake-studded terrain.