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2010 Map of Lake Olaf

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lake Olaf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The settlement of Norwegian Grove anchors this portion of Otter Tail County, a landscape defined by its glacial history and dense network of prairie lakes. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its Scandinavian heritage, evidenced by the cluster of cemeteries including the North Immanuel Cemetery, West North Immanuel Cemetery, and South Immanuel Cemetery. These burial grounds serve as vital points for genealogical research, marking the historic centers of local congregations.

Water dominates the terrain, with large bodies like Lake Olaf and Lake Alfred situated among numerous smaller basins such as Kopperud Lake and Deadman Lake. The headwaters of the South Branch Buffalo River wind through the southern sections, while the Velo Airstrip provides a modern navigational landmark in this largely agricultural region. The grid of country roads, including County Hwy-21 and County Hwy-30, outlines the long-established farmstead boundaries of the area.