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2010 Map of O'Brien Lookout Tower

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of O'Brien Lookout Tower
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Caldwell Cemetery and the O'Brien Lookout Tower anchor this northern Minnesota landscape, recorded during a 2010 survey of the Beltrami County wilderness. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, where the Blackduck River and the South Cormorant River wind through the township. These rivers are joined by numerous smaller streams, including Perry Creek, Detling Creek, and Darrigans Creek, illustrating a well-watered region historically shaped by forestry and small-scale agriculture.

Local infrastructure is evidenced by the Douglas Forster Rice Paddies Dam, which points to specialized land use in the wetlands. Transportation through the area relies on a grid of county routes and local roads such as Nebish Rd NE and County Hwy-23, providing access to remote points like Smith Lake near the southeastern corner. This map serves as a detailed record of the drainage patterns and landmarks that define this specific pocket of the north woods.