1986 Map of Detroit Lakes

About this map

The White Earth Indian Reservation and Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge dominate the northern landscape of this mid-1980s survey, illustrating a region defined by extensive public lands and an intricate glacial hydrology. The terrain is marked by the Height of Land ridge, a significant geographical divide that separates the western-flowing Buffalo River from the dense lake clusters to the east. Large protected areas such as Smoky Hills State Forest and Maplewood State Park preserve the character of the woods and wetlands.