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2011 Map of Flat Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cotton Lake and Flat Lake dominate this glaciated landscape in Becker County, where a complex network of waterways and water-control structures defines the region. The drainage is marked by the Buffalo River and the Otter Tail River, with several dams including Stowe Lake Dam, Flat Lake Dam, and the South Tamarac Lake Dam managing the levels of these prominent basins. For genealogists and local historians, the Egelund Lutheran Cemetery is a significant cultural marker located along County Hwy-26, providing a point of reference for early settlement patterns in the township.

The terrain is further distinguished by elevated observation points like the Flat Lake Lookout Tower and Little Flat Lake Lookout Tower. A mix of modern county roads and named trails such as Mary Yellow Head Trl and Pine Lake Trl connect the various shoreline communities, including those surrounding Pine Lake, Rock Lake, and Momb Lake. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the lake systems and the infrastructure required to navigate and maintain them.