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1966 Map of Lake Osakis West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lake Osakis West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Lake Osakis dominates the southeastern portion of this mid-1960s survey, its shoreline punctuated by Miller Bay, Peterson Bay, and landforms like Yates Point and Schelfhout Point. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Bird Lake, Stowe Lake, and the meandering Long Prairie River. This hydrology shaped the local economy and conservation efforts, evidenced by the Belle River State Wildlife Management Area.

Rural infrastructure is represented by the Great Northern railroad corridor and the Fahlun Ch, which served the farming communities across the Douglas and Todd county line. The map captures the transition of the Belle River as it joins the larger river system, providing a detailed record of the drainage patterns and field lines that defined these central Minnesota townships before modern agricultural consolidation.