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1973 Map of Dent

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Dent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The village of Dent serves as a central hub in this lake-rich region of Otter Tail County, where the Soo Line railroad cuts through a landscape defined by glacial activity. The settlement pattern here is closely tied to the water, with homes and structures clustered near the shores of Little Mc Donald Lake, Marion Lake, and Rush Lake. Religious and community life is anchored by landmarks like Sacred Heart Church and several local burial grounds, including Pleasant Hill Cem and Immanuel Cem.

Conservation efforts are evident in the sprawling National Waterfowl Production Area located in the southwestern portion of the sheet. The map also documents the industrial presence of several Gravel Pits and the small neighboring community of Richville to the southeast. The extensive network of lakes, from the large Dead Lake to smaller bodies like Wolf Lake and Boos Lake, illustrates the complex hydrology that has shaped both the recreation and transportation history of the area.