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2010 Map of Carlisle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pelican River and Otter Tail River converge in this section of Otter Tail County, creating a landscape defined by glacial lakes and riverine wetlands. The settlement of Carlisle sits at a crossroads in the northern portion of the map, while the small community of French is situated further south along a main transit corridor. This 2010 survey illustrates the transition from the prairie pothole region, represented by features like Lake Oscar and Skogen Marsh, to the industrial and transportation infrastructure supporting the nearby regional hub.

Aviation and water management are central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field and the Dayton Hollow Reservoir on the Otter Tail River. Notable water bodies such as Fjestad Lake, Johnson Lake, and Wedel Lake are scattered across the terrain, connected by an extensive grid of county roads and local avenues that have guided development since the early agricultural period.