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2010 Map of Big Cormorant Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Big Cormorant Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Big Cormorant Lake and its neighboring basins define this corner of Becker County, where a dense network of glacial lakes and small creeks shapes the local landscape. The map reveals a high concentration of burial sites reflecting the area's pioneer roots, including the Audubon Cemetery, Strandvik Cemetery, and the Felker Family Cemetery. These sites, alongside larger bodies of water like Little Cormorant Lake and Upper Cormorant Lake, suggest a long history of seasonal recreation and established rural communities.

Infrastructure such as the Marshall Lake Dam and specialized leisure areas like the Rose Haven Campground Camp Cormorant illustrate how the region's natural hydrography has been managed for both practical and social use. The survey details many smaller, family-named waters such as Roberg Lake and Engebretson Lake, providing a granular view of the land ownership patterns that persisted into the early 21st century.