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2010 Map of Motley SE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Motley SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Crow Wing River winds through this section of Morrison County, creating a riparian corridor that defines the central landscape. To the south, the terrain opens into a dense cluster of glacial lakes, including the large Shamineau Lake and the Twin Lakes pair. This area is a significant recreational and ecological hub, anchored by Camp Shamineau and several water control structures like the Stanchfield Lake Dam and Gold Pond Dam.

Evidence of historical land management is visible in the north with the Motley Lookout Tower, positioned to monitor the surrounding woods. The map shows a transition from the river's path through Lake Placid to the structured grid of rural roads like Azalea Rd and Red River Trl SW. Small tributaries such as Sevenmile Creek and Pillager Creek feed into the primary river system, illustrating the complex hydrology of this central Minnesota region.