1962 Map of Wood Lake
USGS Topo · Published 1964About this map
The Yellow Medicine River carves a winding path through this corner of Southwest Minnesota, where the agrarian landscape is defined by an extensive network of drainage projects such as County Ditch No 49 and Judicial Ditch No 10. The map documents the critical role of rail transport in the early 1960s, showing the intersection of the Great Northern and Chicago and North Western lines. This rail infrastructure supports the local grain economy, connecting the township of Hanley Falls and the village of Wood Lake. Settlement patterns are further revealed through several community focal points, including the Lutheran Cem and Methodist Cem. The transition of the natural landscape is evident at the Sand Lake Bed and Mud Lake, illustrating the ongoing management of water resources for agricultural production in Yellow Medicine Co.
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Editions of this 1962 Wood Lake Map
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Historical Maps of Wood Lake Through Time
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