This area of several lakes and privately owned wetlands seems to be a major stopping point for migrating waterfowl and Bald Eagles. A large number of Bald Eagles stayed in the Iowa River - Lake Cornelia - Elm Lake area during the spring of 2002. There are usually 200 or more American White Pelicans on these lakes in both spring and fall.

From Clarion: 4 miles north, 1/2 mile east to Lake Cornelia; 3 miles north, 1.5 miles east to Elm Lake; 7 miles north, 2 miles east to Morris Lake; 5 miles north, 2 miles east to Lower Morris Lake.