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2011 Map of Crystal Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Crystal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chamberlain serves as a central hub in this lake-strewn landscape, where a dense network of country roads like County Hwy-12 and County Hwy-19 connect small communities and seasonal retreats. The map reveals a high concentration of named water bodies, ranging from the prominent Crystal Lake and Howard Lake to smaller basins like Doe Lake and Variety Lake. This distribution of water, including the Shingobee River flowing through the northern section, suggests a geography defined by post-glacial formations that have long shaped the local economy around timber and recreation.

Local heritage is anchored by sites such as the White Oak Cemetery and Akeley Cemetery, while the presence of the Moore Springs Resort Lodge and RV Park indicates the area's ongoing role as a vacation destination. The survey also documents historical travel routes such as the Great Rd and Great Trl, providing valuable spatial context for those tracing family history or early settlement patterns in Hubbard County.