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2016 Map of Battle Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Battle Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Battle Lake serves as the focal point for this lake-dotted landscape in Otter Tail County, situated where the waters of W Battle Lake and the Otter Tail River shape the local geography. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense network of shoreline access roads and beach developments such as Blarney Beach Rd and Mar Tee Beach Rd, reflecting the area's long-standing role as a recreational and residential hub.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds documented, including Lakewood Cem, Mount Pleasant Cem, and the First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cem. The terrain is remarkably intricate, with numerous smaller water bodies like Molly Stark Lake, Lake Blanche, and Annie Battle Lake filling the glacial depressions between the larger lakes. The presence of the Battle Lake Municipal Airport north of the main town site highlights the modern infrastructure supporting this lakeside community.