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1973 Map of Ottertail

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Ottertail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Ottertail serves as the central hub of this lakeside landscape, positioned where the Soo Line railroad cuts through the heavy concentration of glacial basins. The settlement's infrastructure is closely tied to the surrounding water, with numerous Boat Ramps providing access to major bodies like Otter Tail Lake and Rush Lake. A notable stretch of the Otter Tail River meanders between Mud Lake and Long Lake, showing the intricate drainage patterns that define this part of the county.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered rural landmarks, including the Otter Tail Cem, Zion Cem, and Leaf Lake Cem. The presence of the St John Sch and the National Wildlife Management Area suggests a community balanced between small-town institutional life and conservation. The terrain is characterized by its transition from open water to marshy fringes, seen clearly around Pelican Bay and Gourd Lake.