Wood Lake, MN
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- 1,060 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Wood Lake is a quiet, close-knit community in southwestern Minnesota's Yellow Medicine County. Founded in the 1880s as a railroad stop, the town took its name from the nearby lake and settled into the surrounding farm country. Life here revolves around agriculture and wide-open prairie spaces, offering residents a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle with plenty of room to breathe.
Just three miles north, Timm County Park provides an easy spot for camping, fishing, and afternoon picnics along the water. Wood Lake Creek and the Yellow Medicine River wind through the nearby countryside, adding scenic spots and outdoor recreation to the area's rich farming backdrop. It is a classic small prairie town where neighbors know each other, daily life is quiet, and nature is always right down the road.
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