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2016 Map of Osage

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Osage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Osage anchors this portion of Becker County, situated where the Shell River and Straight River converge in a landscape defined by glacial lakes and woodland. This modern 2016 survey documents the enduring rural character of the region, emphasizing the significant number of cemeteries that speak to the area's genealogical depth, including Osage Cem, Saint Paul's Lutheran Cem, Linnel Cem, and Mount Calvary Cem. The terrain is marked by the winding paths of the Straight Lake drainage and the surrounding Smokey Hills region.

A dense network of water bodies characterizes the topography, from the uniquely named Bottomless Lake to the marshy reaches of Mud Lake and Cranberry Lake. Evidence of local recreation and forest management is visible through the Smokey Hills Trl and various forest roads. The map serves as a detailed record of land divisions (Townships 139N to 141N) and the local road network, such as the Pow Wow Hwy, which connects these lakeside settlements and historical burial grounds.