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1966 Map of Lake Osakis West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lake Osakis West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Lake Osakis dominates the southern landscape of this 1960s survey, showing its intricate shoreline and prominent features like Peterson Bay and Miller Bay. The map captures a transition in land use, where the conservation efforts of the Belle River State Wildlife Management Area meet the working landscape of the Great Northern railway corridor.

Hydrological patterns are clearly defined, from the meandering Long Prairie River and Belle River to the complex network of drainage such as the Crooked Lake Ditch. Small landmarks, including Pahlun Ch and a Radio Tower, provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of the Douglas County and Todd County borderlands. The terrain is marked by numerous smaller bodies of water, including Bird Lake, Stowe Lake, and Siebell Lake, illustrating the glacial lake character of this Minnesota region.