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1973 Map of Lake Franklin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Pelican Lake and Lake Franklin anchor this 1970s landscape on the boundary of Becker and Otter Tail Counties. The map records a glacial lake district defined by its intricate shoreline and heavy woods, where the Pelican River connects Buck Lake to Little Pelican Lake. Rural social life is marked by longstanding religious and community sites including Augustana Church, St Mary of the Lakes Church, and the Lake Eunice Cemetery.

The presence of Bucks Mill and several Gravel Pits reflects the local industry of the era, while the numerous public landmarks like the Roadside Park on Mill Lake and various Public Access points highlight the region's transition into a destination for water-based recreation. Settlement patterns are concentrated around the townships of Dunn, Candor, and Lida, showing a mix of established agriculture and expanding lakeside development.