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1981 Map of Lake Beauty

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Lake Beauty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Pine Island Lake and Turtle Creek anchor the northern landscape of this Central Minnesota region, where the scattered settlements of Cushing and Culdrum sit amid a dense network of glacial wetlands. The terrain is defined by a complex hydrologic system, including the South Branch Little Elk River and the interconnected waters of Chain Lakes. Local landmarks such as Tower Lookout Hill and the Zion Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and researchers tracking the rural development of Little Elk and Bruce townships.

The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Little Elk State Wildlife Management Area, highlighting a shift toward conservation and managed natural space. Along the southern edge, Lake Beauty and the Lake Beauty Camp serve as focal points for recreation, while the numerous Gravel Pits scattered throughout the quadrangle indicate the local extractive industry that supported road building and infrastructure across the Todd and Morrison County line.