Big Cormorant Lake and Lake Lizzie anchor this landscape in western Becker County, where a dense network of lakeside communities and seasonal residences reflects the area's long-standing draw for recreation and settlement. The small community of Cormorant sits central to the upper lake system, while Dunvilla marks the southeastern corridor near the Pelican River. For those researching local roots, the map identifies the Cormorant Lutheran Cemetery near Lake Ida and the Scambler Cemetery further south, providing clear reference points for family histories. The presence of Pelican Lake Dam and various beach developments, such as Gosslee Beach Rd and Sherbrooke Beach Rd, underscores how the shoreline was carved into specific neighborhoods by the early 21st century. Infrastructure like the Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport-Lyons Field and the Rolling Hills Golf Course further illustrate the transition of this lake-strewn terrain into a developed regional hub.
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1912 · Vergas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1914 · Pelican Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Vergas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Pelican Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Fargo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Brainerd
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Fargo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Brainerd
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Brainerd
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Audubon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000