2019 Map of Lake Osakis West

About this map

The settlement of Belle River sits at the northern edge of a landscape defined by glacial waterways and shifting agricultural boundaries. In this 2019 snapshot of Douglas and Todd counties, the Long Prairie River meanders eastward toward the county line, while the northern reaches of Lake Osakis dominate the southeastern corner. The map reveals the intricate water management of the region, specifically through the Crooked Lake Ditch and its route toward Miller Bay. Local history and family lineages are etched into the terrain at landmarks such as Yates Point and Schelfhout Point along the lake's western shore. Between Stowe Lake and Bird Lake, a grid of rural roads like Fairfield Creek Rd NE and Waldvogel Rd NE connects dispersed farmsteads, illustrating the enduring agricultural character of the area near Peterson Bay.