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2010 Map of Tracy West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Tracy West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The interconnected waters of Lake Shetek, Bloody Lake, and Fremont Lake dominate the southern portion of this landscape, forming a complex lacustrine network that defines the region's geography. This area, located northwest of the small settlement of Owanka, shows a transition from permanent open water to reclaimed prairie land, evidenced by the presence of the Sigel Lakebed and Jim Lakebed to the east. These lakebeds suggest a historical shift in local hydrology or intentional drainage for agricultural use, which now surrounds these former water bodies with a strict grid of county roads and avenues.

Local history and genealogy are preserved at the Hoiland Cemetery and Rialson Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks among the expansive farm fields. To the north, the terrain is dotted with smaller glacial features like North Twin Lake and South Twin Lake, while the western edge is marked by the shoreline of Lake Sarah. The presence of the Kass-Morgan Group Farm Pond Dam indicates modern water management practices layered over the natural prairie pothole environment.