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2022 Map of Burgen Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Burgen Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Nimrod serves as a primary settlement point in this corner of Wadena County, situated near the winding course of the Crow Wing River. The landscape is defined by its extensive wetlands and drainage systems, featuring significant watercourses like Big Swamp Creek and Little Swamp Creek. These natural features dictate the rural road network, which navigates around the saturated terrain to connect isolated farmsteads and the historic Huntersville Cemetery in the north.

The confluence of the river and its tributaries, including Beaver Creek and the Crow Wing River Tri, underscores the importance of the riverine economy and local recreation. Near the southern edge, Barrows Rapids indicates the shifting elevation and water flow of the Crow Wing, a central artery for the region. The map captures a contemporary snapshot of this transition zone where managed forest and wetlands meet small-town infrastructure.