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2022 Map of Laura Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Laura Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Chippewa National Forest encompasses this water-rich pocket of Cass County, defined by a dense network of lakes and glacial wetlands. The landscape is dominated by sizable bodies of water including Laura Lake, Lower Treipe Lake, and Island Lake, which are connected by a system of small waterways such as Treipe Creek and Daggett Brook. This environment has dictated a settlement pattern of isolated landings and seasonal roads rather than concentrated towns, with many tracks like Snowball Rd NE and White Birch Dr NE skirting the shorelines.

Local history is anchored by the Salem Lutheran Cem in the northwest, serving as a primary genealogical landmark for the surrounding rural area. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the region, from the marshes of Cranberry Lake to the secluded Hoister Lake and Lake Twentysix. Navigational and recreational routes such as the Lost Girl-Gia Snowmobile Trl highlight the modern use of this heavily forested terrain.