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1986 Map of Battle Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Battle Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Otter Tail Lake and the vast network of glacial basins define this mid-1980s landscape at the heart of West Central Minnesota's lake country. This survey illustrates the intricate water systems where the Otter Tail River and Leaf River originate, showing how the terrain transitions near the prominent Leaf Mountain and Black Peak. The map provides a detailed view of established communities like Wadena, Parkers Prairie, and the village of Battle Lake, all situated within a matrix of agricultural sections and protected lands.

Transport and recreation are key themes here, with the Burlington Northern Railroad cutting through the northeast and the Soo Line traversing the south. Notable recreational areas include Maplewood State Park in the northwest and Lake Carlos State Park near the southern boundary. For local historians, the map's precision in labeling minor water bodies like Tenmile Lake and Stalker Lake offers a clear view of the rural township structure before modern development further altered the lakefronts.