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1981 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The glacial landscape of central Minnesota is defined here by an intricate mosaic of kettle lakes and wetlands along the border of Todd and Morrison Counties. The small settlement of Lincoln serves as a local hub near the eastern edge, anchored by the Lincoln Ch and adjacent to the prominent waters of Fish Trap Lake. This area reflects a mid-century balance of recreation and infrastructure, where numerous public access points on lakes like Big Lake and Rice Lake sit alongside industrial features including a prominent Pipeline and the Burlington Northern railroad corridor.

Water dominates the geography, from the irregularly shaped Stumpy Lake to the secluded Bee Tree Lake and Buckhorn Lake. The presence of named terrain features such as Towers Island and Lovers Point suggests a long-standing history of lakeside residence and seasonal use. To the north and west, the map details the more dispersed settlement patterns of Fawn Lake and Scandia Valley, where small gravel pits and radio towers dot the ridges between the numerous basins.