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1971 Map of Bitter Lake, 1974 Print
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1971 Map of Bitter Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Bitter Lake dominates the central portion of this Nelson County landscape, characterized by the intricate drainage and pothole wetlands of the Red River Valley’s western reaches. The early 1970s terrain reflects a heavy emphasis on conservation, marked by the extensive National Waterfowl Production Area which occupies much of the western half of the quadrangle. This area was part of a critical environmental effort by the Department of the Interior to preserve the essential prairie pothole habitat for migrating birds. Bordered by the civil townships of Williams, Michigan City, Central, and Melvin, the map provides a look at the rural section lines and local industry, such as a Gravel Pit, interspersed with water bodies like Horseshoe Lake and Twin Lakes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 27.1 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain